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Specially Written /or IV Werifield leader

Alan M. Augustine, a veteran on the state, county and munici­pal political landscape, lost a long bout with cancer Monday morn­ing at the Father Hudson House, a hospice facility in Elizabeth.

He served in the Assembly from December 1992 to March .11 of this year, representing the 22™1 D istric t, w hich includes W estfie ld , Sco tch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside.

Mr. Augustine was well-known not only for his 20 plus years in elected office but also for his witty sense o f humor and for his sense of compassion for others.

Legislative Aide Joanne Ward, who worked for Mr. Augustine for five years, commented that she “admired and respected As­semblyman Augustine greatly.”

“His favorite quote from the Bible was, ‘May you come upon me when I am doing good’. And he was a man who could always be found doing good," Ms. Ward stated.

His Chief Legislative Aide for seven years. Nancy Malool, said Mr. Augustine was not a typical boss; he was a friend who was available day or night. “He was always there for me; always caring." She said he repre­sented the "epitome of a good person."

She said Mr. Augustine was one of her biggest supporters when she opted to begin law school a few years ago.

“There will never be anyone like him again,” she added. “He was one o f a kind."

David B. Cvftotn hr The Westfield Leader HE MADE A DIFFERENCE...Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine attended the “Make A Dif­ference Day Walkathon,” sponsored by the DEC A Chapter of Scotch Plalns-Eanwood High School In October 19%. A champion for stu­dents' issues, Mr. Augustine enacted legisla­tion for their safety and well-being.

from the Assembly, his seat was filled by Tom Kean, Jr.

“Alan represents the highest ideal for public service that I've seen in a long, long time," Mr. Kean said, not­ing that Mr. Augustine was always interested in "making a difference in people's lives.”

“He will be sorely missed in Tren­ton,” he added.

Mr. A ugustine was also well-

WAITING TO DANCE...Mary Theresa Marglotta, 11, of Berkeley Heights waits quietly with the Deirdre Shea Dance Troupe before performing for the crowds at the Friends of Mlndowaskin Park Party held last weekend. The event is an annual celebration of a park considered a jewel of Westfield. Entertain­ment, games, and crafts were part of this fun-fllled day for the community.

member o f the Scotch Plains Township Council.

For 10 years, he was a running mate with State Senator and now A cting G overnor D onald T. DiFrancesco. The two also worked together when Mr. Augustine was a member of the council and Mr. DiFrancesco was Township At­torney.

"New Jersey has lost an out­standing legislator whose com­passion. deification and expertise were respected well beyond the boundaries of Union County and the 22nd Legislative District,” the Acting Governor said in a state­ment issued by his office on Mon­day.

"Alan showed a genuine con­cern for people and demonstrated his sincerity in many ways, in­cluding his attendance at just about every community and political event to which he was invited,” Mr. DiFrancesco stated.

His other running mate, As­semblyman Richard H. Bagger, commented that, “Alan was abso­lutely dedicated to public service. He was in political service for all the right reasons."

W estfield residen t Pam ela S. McClure noted that Mr. Augustine "worked for the underdog," ranging from his law requiring helmets for children when riding scooters to his wheelchair lemon law which pro­tects consumers when buying motor­ized wheelchairs to his lemon law for cat and dog purchases.

He served on the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 1982 to 1987 and from 1991 to 1992. Mr. Augustine served as Chairman in 1987 and Vice Chairman in 1982 and 1986.

The one person who may have known him best during his Free­holder years was his secretary at the time, Mary Krech.

“He was a genuinely kind indi­vidual,” said Ms. Krech, who said Mr. Augustine especially enjoyed county projects that involved chil­dren, senior citizens and the mental health community. “He was always a champion for those who couldn’t help themselves,” she said, noting that Mr. Augustine’s door was al­ways open to people of both political parties.

“He never played politics with people. He was a non-partisan repre­sentative,” she remarked. She men­tioned that Mr. Augustine ironically died at the Father Hudson House in Elizabeth, which he helped to get off the ground through a grant issued by the freeholder board in the 1980s.

Mr. Augustine was named to the State Assembly in December 1992 to replace Bob Franks upon Mr. Franks’ election to Congress and was elected to four additional terms. As an As­semblyman he sponsored 26 laws, including a recent law to create a three-year statute o f limitations on the collection o f fines on unpaid parking tickets.

He sponsored another bill that cre­ated a task force charged with assess­ing the risks that drivers incur while their attention is diverted by cellular phones and other distractions.

In an effort aimed at preventing the spread of AIDS and other dis-

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E ’Town W ater Com pany W arns O f U nsolicited W ater Testing K its

B y D E B O R A H M A D ISO NSpecially Written for Ike Westfield leader

Elizabethtown Water Company has issued a warning to customers about unsolicited water testing kits being distributed to area residents.

tv . bein° delivered door-Aqua Technologies of

Clark, a local distributor for Rain Soft, an international water soften­ing company based in Illinois.

The kits i s o contain a question­naire asking customers about the quality o f their tap water.

Residents are instructed to fill a small test tube with tap water and return it to Aqua Technologies for analysis, along with the questionnaire.

. According to Elizabethtown Wa-

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ter spokeswoman Erin Reilly, the water testing kits are not approved by the water company and “the re­sults may not be valid.”

“This (Aqua Technologies) com­pany may be trying to sell water sofWrers or filters ” Ms Reillv ex-

AquaTechnologies spokesman Bill Gray told The Westfield Leader that the kits analyze the water samples for hardness. The mineral deposits in the water make it hard, which can make laundry detergents less effec­tive, Mr. Gray said. He also admitted that the questionnaires and forms included in the kit do not indicate that this is the reason for the test.

Although it does not indicate that

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official grand opening of The Town Bank of Westfield at 44 Elm Street. Mayor Gregory S. McDermott cut the ribbon to signify the opening of the business. During the festivities, the haok grunted a donation to the Westfleld/Mountalnside chapter of the American Red Cross. The funds will be used to purchase new mannequins for CPR training.

Citizen Parking Committee Expected To Complete Report By End of Month

By PAUL J. PEYTONSpecially Written for The Westfield leader

A citizens advisory parking com­mittee, consisting of individuals both in favor and opposed to a downtown parking deck, is expected to com­plete its discussions by the end of the month.

The group was organized by Mayor Gregory S. McDermott, who said he wanted to get some answers on Westfield’s parking woes as the town slowly moves forward on enhancing parking in town.

The committee’s discussions are continuing as the town moves ahead with a number o f parking strategics, including the search for a firm to run a valet parking system out of the South Avenue train station lot and a possible commuter jitney.

Last summer, the council agreed to lots 1 and 8 at Elm and Prospect Streets as the location for a parking

deck of between 600 and 8(H) spaces, with a cost ranging from $8.7 mil­lion to $11.5 million.

"People think this (a deck) is a done deal," the Mayor staled. "Cer­tain people may think that this (the committee) is strictly a delay tactic. Bui I don’t think I’ve ever been given the answers that I wanted to gel and these people arc going to do that for me.”

Andy Cataldo, an attorney and Elm Street resident, heads up the 12-mem- ber committee which has been meet­ing Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings since early May.

Mr. Cataldo is jo ined by Jay Troutman, a professional traffic en­gineer; Joe Malley, a New York City banker who resides on Roosevelt Avenue; Boulevard resident Charlie Weidman, who has expertise in the finance area and is an opponent of a South Avenue parking deck; Eric

Diddell of Elm Street, an engineer in the construction business and staunch opponent of u deck at Elm and Pros­pect, and retired Union County traf­fic engineer Walt Gardiner of Scotch Plains Avenue.

Also on the committee are Floral Court resident Bruce Long, a traffic consultant; chemical engineer Jim Boyes o f Ferris Place, an opponcnl o f an Elm and Prospect deck; Joseph Spector o f Prospect Streel, owner o f The Leader Store and former Down­town Westfield Corporation Chair­man; DW C E xecutive D irector Sherry Cronin; Westfield Planning Board Chairman Robert L. Newell ofClark Street; Westfield Area Cham­ber of Commerce Executive Direc­tor D ebbie S chm id t, and Bill Reinhardt of Harrison Avenue, a member of previous parking com­mittees who has expertise in munici-

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Parking Mgr. Expected to Be Named Tuesday Night By Westfield Council

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this is the only purpose of the test kits, the questionnaire forms state that Aqua Technologies is not affili­ated in any way with Elizabethtown Water, Mr. Gray reported.

“We sell conditioners and filters, which mire out the minerals so that custom ers can g e t their clothes cleaner using less detergent,” Mr. Gray said. “We never implied that this was a health issue.”

A cco rd in g to M s. R e illy , Elizabethtown Water tests the water daily to insure that it meets state and federal standards for safety. Cus­tom ers received a copy o f the company’s 2001 Water Quality An­nual Report with their most recent water bill.

Officials at the water company caution residents not to answer per­sonal questions without knowing how the information will be used.

By PAUL J. PEYTONSpecially Written for Pie Westfield leader

The .town’s search for a parking manager is expected to end with the hiring o f a successful candidate by the town’s governing body this Tues­day, June 19.

W estfield Town Adm inistrator Thomas B. Shannon told Mayor Gre­gory S. McDermott and the Town Council at Tuesday’s conference meeting that he interviewed the six semifinalists for the newly-created position this week and will interview the two or three finalists tonight.

He recommended that the council meet in private session at 7:30 p.m. this Tuesday night, prior to its regu­lar meeting, at which time a recom­mended candidate by Mr. Shannon will meet with the mayor and coun­cil.

“So that (the selection process) is a fairly fast tract approach,” Mr. Sh­annon stated.

Forty-three persons responded to advertisements placed by the town through Jersey Professional Manage­ment, based in Cranford. Out of that number, eight candidates were con­tacted and given detailed question­naires to complete. Six persons com­pleted the form, with the other two declining to be considered for the position.

The s s l s r ' for tfw* parkin? dirf-Tri***’ is n m to $80,006 The person w ill m anage W estfield’s 2,300-space parking system, which will rise to 3,000 under plans for a downtown parking deck, according to a classified advertisement pub­lished in The Westfield Leader on April 12. The town’s annual parking revenue is currently in the $2 million range.

On another parking related is­sue, an ordinance will be included in the agenda this Tuesday night to prohibit parking 50 feet on either side o f East Broad Street at the entrances to Linden and Jefferson

Avenues.Mr. Shannon noted that residents

have complained of poor visibility when trying to negotiate turns onto Broad Street.

Laws and Rules Committee Chair­man Carl A. Salisbury, who repre­sents the First Ward, announced that the committee would soon take up the issue of start times for trash haul­ers operating in town.

A new state law, sponsored by Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger o f Westfield, enables towns which do not contract for residential dis­posal service to restrict pickup hours.

Mr. Salisbury handed out surveys o f pickup hours of haulers which indicates that four firms begin col­lections in residential neighborhoods prior to the town’s 6 a.m. startup as

included in the town’s ordinance re­stricting such practices. One firm reportedly begins pickups as early as 2 a.m.

That ordinance, adopted in 1993, was overturned by a Superior Court judge after a few disposal companies went to court to challenge the re­striction. The judge determined that only the state has jurisdiction over such matters.

Mr. Salsibury said the committee will look into reviving the town stat­ute through introduction of an up­dated ordinance.

On another matter, the council opted to adhere to the town’s restric­tion of the number of used car lots allowed to operate in town, which is a maximum of nine. Two businesses had requested perm its to operate used car lots.

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D-Day Veterans Recall H istory During Kean University Event

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UNION World War II veteran Peter Barkley doesn't think ol him­self as a hero, hut there arc some people out there who certainly do.

Mr liarklcy. along with 190 other Union County residents, was bon orcd at Kean University on the 57th anniversary o f D-Day last Thursday At the event, organized by the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ers, World War II veterans who fought in France were honored with a medal and certificates from the county, slate, and republic of France.

"If I am able today to speak on behalf o f a free country, it is because of you,” said Bifnddicle Contamin, the Deputy Consul General of France.

A 78-year-old Westfield resident, Mr. Barkley landed at Omaha Beach two w eeks after the fam ous Normandy invasion of June h, 1944

Code named Operation Overlord, the assault on D-Day broke through Hitler’s Atlantic wall and paved the way for the allied victory in Europe.

Mr. Barkley was a private first class in the 293rd Engineer Combat Battalion, assigned the task of puri­fying and providing water for the military’s armored divisions. Serv­ing in the Third Army under General George S. Pulton, he made it as far as Erlungen, a city in south central Ger­many.

Though he said he never had to fire a gun, Mr. Barkley did see some of his friends killed, shot down by Ger­man snipers who remained on the battlefields.

He described the scene us being pretty grim, “You always had that stench of burning equipment und flesh," he suid. "It was very sicken­ing."

Drafted hi 1945, Mr Barkley was only 21 when he arrived in France

Mr. Barkley said that Thursday’s ceremony, attended by over 700 people, was a positive gesture on behalf of the county. His sentiments echoed those of other veterans spo­ken to at the event.

"Today feels like a victory for us in Union County," said Freeholder Linda d. Slender, the event emcee. Her lather, Kenneth DeMill. landed at Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion He died Iwo months ago

"It’s not something he talked about a whole lot, but it was a part of who he wus," said Freeholder Slender in a later interview, “I think he would have liked to have been there (at the ceremony

A number of honorees expressed concern about the vanishing popula­tion o f World War II veterans. Flemington resident Charles Grom, 83, said he felt the award was long overdue because many veterans are no longer alive. Forty one honors were awarded posthumously at the ceremony and accepted by family members.

According to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), World War II veterans are dying at a rale o f 1.1 (X) per day. O f the more than Ifi million people who served in the military during the war, only about 5.4 mil­lion are still alive. During the war,

there were approximately 291,(88) combat deaths and 114,(88) deaths outside the combat theaters. The VA estimates that 414,(88) World War II veterans will die this year.

At the Thursday ceremony, a letter from Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi was reud, along with a statement made in the House of Representatives that same day by Seventh D istric t C ongressm an Michael A. Ferguson, one of Union County’s representatives.

Also shown was a taped message from NBC News A nchor Tom Brokaw, who has written a scries of books about the D-Day invasion.

Various members of the Freeholder Board also spoke, as did Stale As­semblyman Jerry Green (D- 17th), Union County Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich, and M. Andre Ferrara, First Vice Presidenl of the Federa­tion of French War Veterans.

According to Freeholder Slender, planning for the event started almost one year ago alter the freeholders found out about the medals being offered by France.

She said this was just one o f many supportive actions being taken by the board, which is preparing to con­struct a veterans memorial pla/.a in Elizabeth. »

This year, one of the initiatives of the freeholders is to expand the county’s Department o f Veterans Affairs and enhance its services. For example, the group wants to create a single, toll-free phone number that will serve as the major resource for area veterans.

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Chen Rogowsfcy tor The end The TermCANDIDATE),’ FORUM...Democratic candidate for political office gathered In Fanwood Monday evening to dlacuu key k*ue«» in this year’s campaigns. Pictured, left to right, are: Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich, Borough ( ouncil candidate Michael Brennan and Union County Freeholder and former Fanwood Mayor Linda d. Stender.

H igh Auto Insurance, Taxes Am ong Issues at Dem Forum

By STEPHEN ( HKiEKSptaaih Written for The Westfield leader and Its* Timet

. FANWOOD — They gathered at an old train station turned commu­nity center, in a room where the occupancy couldn't have been greater than a few dozen. An electric fan gave some breeze to the otherwise still a:r, and homemade cookies cov­ered a table in the hack.

T his was the se tting Monday evening when Democrats from the 22nd Legislative District gathered in Fanwood to introduce themselves to local residents. With only a handful o f people in attendance — certainly no more than 20 — the evening seemed almost a grassroots affair. But regardless of its size, the phrase "all politics is local" quickly became the deliberate leitmotif of the gather­ing.

The function featured candidates from the borough, county and state levels. Topping this hierarchy were New Jersey Assemblyman and suite Senate candidate Joseph S. Suliga of Linden, along with Assemblyman Jerry Green of Plainfield and Union County Freeholder Linda d. Stender of Fanwood, who are running for the district’s two state Assembly seats.

Candidates cited high automobile insurance, property taxes and educa­

tional funding as major issues facing New Jersey.

They pointed to a suite debt they said has tripled in the past eight years, spending which has increased three times the rate of inflation, and automobile insurance and property taxes that arc the highest in the coun­try as examples of (ailed Republican leadership.

Mrs. Stender, a former Mayor of Fanwood, said that insurance com­panies in this state make a profit of about 11 percent, while in other states they average about 7 percent,

“This” so-called reform is a joke,” she remarked.

Mr. Suliga said that while vaporiz­ing the debt immediately would be impossible, the state could begin to “stop the bleeding" by not borrow­ing additional funds. He said he has voted against seven of eight state budgets because he felt they were too fat.

Also present at Monday’s event were Union County Freeholders Lewis M ingo, Jr. and Daniel P. Sullivan who, along with Westfield resident Mary Ruotolo, are seeking re-election to the nine-member, all- Dcmocratic board.

U nion C ounty S h eriff Ralph Froehlich and Fanwood Borough

C ouncil candidates K atherine Mitchell and Michael Brennan also spoke at the event.

“I think taxes will be a big issue" in this election, said Ms. Mitchell, an incumbent who voted against this year's municipal budget and has sup- jxirted finding alternatives to high property taxes.

Mr. Mingo said that one of his top priorities would be providing after­school facilities for teenagers, whom he feels have been neglected where programming is concerned. Mr. Suliga, meanwhile, has made fight­ing teenage smoking one of his main issues.

Candidates spent the majority of the evening supporting their running mates and other members of the party seeking elected office. Despite the local candor and friendly tone o f the affair, however, area Democrats are waging a not-so-quiet battle to take hack control of Trenton. They are also hoping to retain seats on the Freeholder board and the Fanwood Borough Council.

Legislative redistricting has re­shaped the 22nd District, transform­ing it from a Republican holy ground to a possible Democratic acquisition come November.

Per the new d is tr ic t 's m ap, Fanwood and Scotch Plains remain a part o f the 22nd District, while Westfield will return to the solidly Republican 21st.

Candidates agreed that state and local government, although they lack the fanfare of national politics, have a direct impact on the people.

"It is absolutely gratifying," said Mr. Mingo, when asked about work­ing at the county level. He said that even though people sometimes ask him for favors or to do things beyond his power, he likes working for and helping the people he knows.

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School Choice, M aking Cities Safer Top Campaign Issues for Edgerton

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" ES PFIELD - Creating safer cit­ies in New Jersey and a choice for parents in selecting schools to educate their children would reduce suburban sprawl and highway congestion, ac­cording to New Jersey Libertarian Party Gubernatorial candidate Mark Edgerton,

Mr Edgerton. who turns 51 next month, said the current school fund­ing system is unfair in the sense il forces persons who own property and send their child to private school to pay twice - first for tuition and second for property taxes.

The candidate favors universal lax credits which, he said, would enable large corporations to issue grants to parents so they can decide the best option for educating their child, whether it be private, parochial or home schooling.

"We need to hav e a system for school choice," Mr. Edgerton explained. "I mean real freedom in education, where the parents have a right to get the education that that they pay for."

"In some of our urban schools we are not getting enough bang for our buck. But in some of our urban schools, we are not even getting a pop." he told The Westfield leader and The Times o f Sso'ch Plains-Fanwoodduring an in­terview al the newspaper’s Westfield office on Friday.

The candidate said New Jerseyans are moving out o f the cities both be­cause of safety issues and because of the lack of "thorough and efficient education" in city public school sys­tems. Mr. Edgerton said this has forced individuals to move into suburban towns for a strong public school sys­tem, while adding additional com­muters on New Jersey 's highways.

"Our current system has made it impossible for private schools to com­pete against the government schools,”

said Mr Edgerton, a licensed real es­tate broker in New Jersey. “Whenever there is a lack of competition, there is a lack of efficiency " He said throw mg more money into the public schools system is not the answer.

The candidate, w ho joined the Lib­ertarian Party in I ddb. favors elimina­tion ot w hat lie described as "inappro­priate" and "inefficient" state spend­ing to reduce "runaway government spending."

Mr Edgerton also favors initiating some type of user fee system, when practical, for persons benefiting the most from government serv ices He described the system on his campaign Web site as "puy-to-play."

On traffic congestion, the candidate said, “it is just inexcusable" that the slate's rail system has not been de­signed in a manner to provide com­muters w ith the options they need to get to work.

A Lake Hopatcong resident, he noted that many New Jerseyans com­muting from Hackettstown find it quicker lodrive to New York City than to take the train

“I believe we should have a rail system that works," he stated, noting this would be among his top objec­tives as governor.

The candidate called tolls on the Garden Stale Parkway and New Jer­sey Turnpike "intrusive" and "egre- giously costly" and inefficient, add­ing that the tolls were to he dismantled years ago when the highways were paid off.

He noted that the toll system has helped the "politically connected" to gain "soft jobs" on various highway authorities that govern these thorough­fares.

On consent searches by law en­forcement officials, the candidate said there can never really be "informed consent searches." He said consent searches not only violate the Fourth

Amendment of the United States Con­stitution, but also the New Jersey State Constitution.

"It's wiving. It's not an issue of color It's an issue o f right or w rong,” he said.

If a person's car is searched and illegal drugs are not found, "it is a tremendous offense thy law enforce­m ent)" And if contraband is found after a person has given permission to a search, he reasoned, "than the state has failed to uphold its obligation to give a thorough and efficient educa­tion to that citizen." as included in the State Constitution.

Hie candidate said he would ap­point judges "w ho really are concerned with the people "

"Today we don't find justice in the court room based on right and wrong We find justice in the court room by how much money you pay your attor­ney.” Mr. Edgerton explained

On another issue, Mr. Edgerton fa­vors moving school board elections so they could he held in tandem with the General Election in November. He said moving the school elections from April would not only increase voter partici­pation hut, he reasoned, save on gaso­line costs and help reduce air pollution

Speaking on the drug war, Mr Edgerton stated that he does not sup­port jail sentences for persons who commit non-violent drug usage of­fenses. “If it (the jail sentences) don't make sense and are still going on, it's making somebody money."

The Libertarian Party has run can­didates for Governor since 1972. To­day, it is the third largest political party in the state. The party has gone from garnering 8,000 votes in the 1995 governor's race to over 114.000 tal­lies in I997's gubernatorial contest.

“That's a 14 times increase. Il will only take an eight times increase to win this time," said Mr. Edgerton. “This is definitely a winnable race."

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Alan Augustine Will Be Missed But Never Forgotten for His Years of Public Service

A fter a long bout w ith colon cancer, A lan M. A ugustine died M onday m orning. But his life will never be forgotten. For his extrem e kindness, sincer­ity and love o f people changed the character o f typical Trenton politics.

In our front page story this w eek, his running m ates and form er co-w orkers described the m an as som e­one w ho will never be replaced in politics, nor in life. He w as one o f a kind.

Scotch Plains residents knew Mr. A ugustine the best. He served them for over 20 years on the Scotch Plains Township Council, and three term s as M ayor, m ost recently in 1996 - his last year on that govern­ing body. Among his num erous accom plishm ents at the m unicipal level was the establishm ent o f "T he fasten ing Post," an initiative w here the M ayor and council were available to speak to residen ts on Saturdays at the M unicipal Building.

As a freeholder, he w anted most to help children, senior citizens and those suffering from mental illness.

But Mr. Augustine never w orked harder and im ­pacted m ore lives than he d id in the State Assem bly. C onsum ers in the m arket for a pet can turn to Mr. A ugustine 's lemon law w hen purchasing a pet that is later found to have som e sort o f serious ailm ent.

Publisher’s Note:A great guy...Alan Augustine. The

kind of person you like to meet and just chat with; whether during a chance encounter on un early Sunday morning walk or within the crowds of the politi­cal arena. A man with a real sense of humor and a gentleman. That's what I remember most. Now that he's gone, I miss him. Well done, Mr. Augustine.

Horace K. Corbin Publisher

High School Graduation Day Marks Door to Adulthood for Class of ’01

O ur heartiest congra tu la tions to the h undreds o f area h igh school seniors w ho w ill be handed their d ip lom as in the com ing days. G raduation day is a day for you to bask in the acco lades o f friends and fam ily iand to he proud o f y o u rse lf for St jo b tkell done. T he difficulties you m ay have faced in w ork ­ing o u t that calculus equ a tio n , o r so lv ing the p e ri­od ic table, o r con jugating verbs in a fo re ign lan ­guage, o r m em orizing certa in h istorical da tes for the final exam , o r w aking up in tim e to m ake y our first c lass will soon fade in m em ory, rep laced , in years to com e, by the rea liza tio n that these years w ere relatively carefree and w orry -free and filled w ith m ostly happy tim es.

H igh school is that short in terregnum betw een ch ildhood and adulthood — w here you are increas­ingly treated and expected to ac t as an adult but still are supposed to be hom e by a certain tim e and subjected to some rules and lim ita tions. You have a great deal o f freedom and yet m o st o f you had d inner on the table every evening, a ro o f over your head, a place to sleep and an assum ed sense o f security.

In years to com e, your freedom will expand as widely as you allow it to.

You w ill be treated as an adult in all facets o f your life. N o longer will slip-ups and m istakes be chalked up to the fact that y o u ’re still in the p rocess o f grow ing up. Your m issteps will be yours to deal w ith. You’ll have to feed yourself, find a place to live, find a job , pay bills and deal w ith the curve balls that life will occasionally throw at you. A nd, in the process, you’jl likely gain a greater appreciation fo r all o f your paren ts' efforts on your ow n behalf.

And. as you grow o lder and life gets inevitably more com plicated, you m ay also look back on the past few years as a relatively b lissfu l tim e, desp ite all the w orries about grades, boyfriends and girlfriends, peer pressures, appearances, clo thes, cars, fitting in and all the other crises that now seem like m ajor

worries. And w e’d w ager that m ost o f you, in the decades to come', w ill also have recurrent nightm ares in w hich you 've e ith er forgotten your locker com bi­nation pr neglected to attend class all ypar long.

G rkduatiftrtfrbm -high school ik‘a m ajor m ilestone in o n e’s life, sort o f like walking through the door into adulthood. W hat this new stage in life m eans is different for everyone. Som e o f you will head for college in the fall, w hile others will choose to start w orking im m ediately. Som e m ay m arry and start a fam ily relatively soon, while others w ill defer those m ajor com m itm ents fo r years. Som e o f you may know exactly w here you want to go in life, while others are still try ing to figure it all out. W hatever cho ices you’re m aking for the im m ediate future, only you, the m em bers o f the C lass o f 2001, know w hat is best for you. R esist the tem ptation to com ­pare yourself w ith y our friends and peers in the years ahead. D on’t m easure yourself against o thers’ suc­cesses and failures.

H enry David T horeau wrote that everyone m arches to the beat o f a d ifferen t drum m er. It is doing w hat m akes you feel fu lfilled , not striving to keep up w ith the urowd, that is m ost im portant in life. T he w orld needs people w ho are passionate about their life 's w ork, w hether i t ’s healing the sick, teaching our children, creating a w ork o f art, trying to solve problem s, fixing a c a r’s engine, inventing a needed product, saving the w hales, serving the public, open­ing a business, keep ing our com m unities safe or donating time to a w orthy cause.

O f course, there w ill be tim e fo r today’s high school graduates to figure all o f that out. For now, though, savor die sum m er, relish the tim e w ith your friends and fam ily, and enjoy these final w eeks before you em bark on the grand adventure know n as life. You will find it to be a fast-m oving train , so hang on and enjoy the ride. And, again, congratu lations to the C lass o f 2001.

Watchdog Needed to Oversee State Government Practices

The handicapped, who have to put out thousands o f dollars when buying a m otorized w heelchair, have a sim ilar regulation to assist them when the m erchan­dise turns out to be defective.

In addition to h is legislative achievem ents, Mr, Augustine had an extrem ely w itty sense o f humor. H e would try out h is new “m aterial” on his sta ff before using it during a speech or appearance. He m ade everyone feel com fortable when they w ere m eeting him for the first lime.

A memorial serv ice will be held next Sunday, June 24, in The Presbyterian Church in W estfield, w here Alun and his w ife, Jeanne, were m arried and w here he had served as an Elder.

W e are su re there will be a trem endous out­pouring of love and respect for th is great man.M r. A u g u s tin e w ill be m issed but never forgot­ten.

By PAlil.J.I’liVTONIn the mithi o! • projected $1 to $1.5

billion shortfall in Trenton'* coffers comes several proposals to establish, or re-establish in one instance, an indepen dent arm of state government for the purpose of checks and balances on stale spending practices

When he locked off his second (tuber- natorial campaign in four years this March, Woodbndge Mayor James E. McGreevey quickly promised io bring back the office of the IHtblic Advocate, which the candidate said was disbanded by the Whitman Administration, along with Ihe Stale Commission on Invest! gation (SCI), which Mr McGreevey claims was "gutted" by the former Gov­ernor.

In his campaign kickoff speech. Mr McGreevey said the SCI would "crack down on waste and mismanagement’’ and hold all segments of state govern­ment accountable to die taxpayers

He indicated that had both the SCI and the Advocate's Office been in place, “sweetheart" deals may not have been approved for the E-Z Pass system and for the new automobile emissions systems, both of which caused considerable up­roar. Mr McGreevey believes that the Advocate would have jumped in and prevented stale cuts in nursing home and hospital inspectors.

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Boh Franks has called for the establish­ment of an auditor general, chosen through a state wide election. This person's position would be similar lo the state controller's post in the State of New York, currently held by Carl McCall Mr. Franks estimates that Ihe office would have an annual budget of around $7 million, out of a current state budget of $29 billion.

Jersey City Mayor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bret Schundler has said he feels the Governor should oversee spending in the state himself and thus does not support another gov­ernment office in this regard.

Instead, he has vowed to keep stale spending increases at less than the rate

of inflation Mr Schundler has said he would dedicate 75 percent of the state revenue surplus to property tax rebel and 25 percent to state tax relief

On yet another proposal. Assembly- man Richard H Bagger of Westfield, who chairs the Assembly Appropria­tions Committee, has introduced legis­lation that would create the equivalent of the federal General Accounting Office, or GAO. which oversees Congressional spending.

Mr Bugger’s legislation would estab­lish a Joint Commission on Performance Review and Evaluation which would conduct investigations, as warranted, on major spending initiatives such as the school construction program

The office would also conduct a seven year rotating schedule of reviews on all state agencies.

The bottom line is itierc needs lo be an arm of government that conducts audits and investigations on spending

Mr. Bagger's proposal seems the best on Ihe service, although concern here is lhal this might create another level of bcauracracy unless it actually replaces an existing agency - perhaps ihe Office of Legislative Services

Concern here with Mr. Franks' plan is that the Auditor General might be more interested in seeking higher office (i.c Mr McCall is running for Governor in New York) than working for the taxpay­ers of New Jersey. Would he or she honestly seek to prevent or change pro­grams by members of his or her own party? Would that official he more inter­ested in trying lo defeat a Governor and elected legislators when they ate of dif­ferent political persuasions ’

Regardless of who our next Governor is. there must be a system in place to ensure that a watchdog is installed to put up the halt sign when a particular spend­ing program does nol add up. Just who that watchdog is remains the question.

* * * * *Paul J. Peyton covers politics and

government for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- Kanwood

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Letters to the EditorTown Should Hire Local Persons Alan Augustine Led

To Work on Deck, Parking Solutions By Example In StateAs a Westfield residents I am quite

aware that there have been many recent discussions about parking alternatives for the downtown shopping district and train station. The main ideas being dis­cussed are the construction of a parking deck, or a valet parking lot combined with a jitney service. Those on both sides of these issues have very good arguments both for and against.

However, at this point, some type of change is inevitable. Therefore, I feel that a larger issue needs to be consid­ered. As residents, we ^ realize the need for a solution to the parking situa­tion downtown. Whatever that solution may he, we should do all that is possible to involve and benefit the residents of our town.

There is no stopping some type of "parking solution” in light of the recent passage of a $700,000 funding ordi­nance. Therefore, I would suggest to the Town Council that in retaining the ser­vices of professionals and in accepting bids for certain projects in and around town relating to parking, whether for consulting on a deck or for services provided by a valet company, prefer­ence should be given to local business and citizens in accepting proposals, hir­ing labor, buying materials, etc.

A hiring preference or bid preference to local residents makes sense for three very obvious reasons: experience, com­mitment and economics. Our citizens understand our town and how Westfield’s nuances affect the residents’ everyday lives.

An out of town “expert" has no idea that weekend shoppers in Westfield refuse to use the South Avenue Train Station or that the traffic on Prospect

Candidates for To Stand Up for

I don't want to hear candidates for governor sling mud at each other on the campaign trail. I do want to hear what McGreevey, Franks and Shundler will do to protect our health and our environ­ment.

Like most New Jersey tins, I’m con­cerned about high levels of hazardous pollution in the state and how it may affect my family’s health. Will our fu­ture governor continue to allow New Jersey residents to breathe poisonous air and drink unhealthy water? Who will ensure that school water fountains can stay open without exposing students to dangerous levels of toxic contaminants? Who will clean up our air by requiring aew cars la poJlwlc lass?

When I vote. I will be looking for a leader willing to work to implement critical public health protections, like those proposed by the New Jersey Public

Street and Elm Street is at full capacity now. The second reason is that local business people will he more dedicated to "solving the problem," as opposed lo merely providing a service. Someone who has to live with the problems is more likely to find an actual solution than merely collect a check. And lastly, through local hiring and local purchase of supplies, our tax dollars will go back into our town rather than into some other community, thereby promoting our own economic development.

, No,op? djsugre^ thqt there u> a nee^ for creative solutions to the parking prob­lems. I am confident that some action will he taken to rectify this situation. Regardless of my position on the steps that will he taken, I would feel much better knowing that at least the council is doing all it can to involve the citizens of this town by not only listening to us but also by hiring us.

Brian P. Donahue Westfield

Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine: honorable and humble, caring and com­passionate, spiritual and courageous. Alan was a husband, father, friend and politician He had a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor.

Alan was a politician lor only-one reason - to help others. He sought no higher office and shunned recogni­tion. He worked quietly to fight for what was right and just. The physi­cally challenged, the children, and the terminally ill are only a few groups who benefited from legislation Alan sponsored.

Our legislative district will never he the same, not because of redistricting but because we have lost a true Ameri­can hero.

Alan led by example and our state is a better place because by cared. Alan Augustine made a difference and he will be missed.

Pamela S. McClure Westfield

Westfield Town Council Asked To Explore Deck Alternatives

Building the proposed parking garage in downtown Westfield would in itself cause a major upset in the lives and well­being of our citizens for ai least a year and a half.

1. Where will all the cars that now use the site be parked?

2. Where will business employees and customers park during this protracted period?

3. Where will all Ihe construction workers and (heir equipment be parked?

Governor Need Our Environment

Health Association and NJPIRG’s Envi­ronmental Health Campaign - better monitoring for pesticides and toxics, programs to reduce pollution - standards based on health.

I’m sure I’m not alone. When one of the candidates for governor decides to stand up for our health, we of the Garden State will sit up and listen and vote accordingly.

Nancy M. Boss Westfield

4. How can we accommodate all the construction noise, dust, traffic tie-ups and accidents that will overwhelm three of the busiest streets in the town?

5. How bad will the traffic bottlenecks have to get before we realize that a mistake has been made — building a garage where it should not be?

6. How can we live with the fact that this scheme cannot work out and we will he saddled with a $12 million bonded debt? A debt that we had no voice in approving and that will burden us with out-of-sight taxes.

Fellow residents, can we wake up soon enough to tell our Jiardworking council:

If we need parking relief, please, please, before it is too late, try every other alternative and explore every' other avenue.

Should "we then find that a parking garage is needed, then take a lesson from Summit and place it on the periphery of our downtown area and not in the heart of Westfield’s thriving business district and not on its most populated streets.

Charles Friedman E. Marshall Palmer

' Westfield

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Antique, Classic Car Show Set in Downtown WestfieldWESTFIELD — The Westfield

Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the first of three Westfield Antique and Classic Car Shows on Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 to 9 p.m., on Quimby atm Euu Streets tn downtowns l^slfic ld .

The Westfield Classic Car Show is free to the public. Thomas Lin­coln Mercury will sponsor this car show.

Westfield resident Neil Edelsack will judge the entries and deter­mine the winning cars. Trophies will be awarded to cars in various categories, including "People’s Choice,” as well as the Chamber’s trophy for “Best in Show" and the “Sponsors Trophies” awarded by each of the show’s sponsors.

The Downtown Westfield Cor­poration will provide musical en­

tertainment featuring the Michael C raig Band and the D ave Leonhardt Trio as a kickoff to their “Sweet Sounds Downtown.”

The jazz festival will be held beginning Tuesday, July 3, through Tuesday, July 31, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the downtown.

Upcoming Classic Car Shows will be held on Tuesday evenings, July 24 and August 28. Quimby Street and Elm Street, from North Avenue to East Broad Street, will be closed to traffic from 5 to 9 p.m. for the events. There is limited space for 100 cars to be on display.

For more information, please call the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce at (908) 233-3021. To register a car, please call Cham­ber Chairman Darryl Walker at (908) 654-4100.

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Parents Charge Favoritism In Selection of Softball Team

Thursday, June 14, 2001 l »K*‘ 5

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MOUNTAINSIDE -The parents o f children who did not make the borough's new traveling girls soft- ball team brought told the Borough Council Tuesday night that there w as favoritism in the selection of girls due to the fact that the coaches all had children trying out, and their children were picked.

Residents Beth Aranjo and Ken and Christine Starkey had several complaints regarding the tryouts held for the traveling girls softball team in the under 12 division. This is the first year that the Mountainside Girls Softball League will participate in this division. Eighteen girls tried out for the team, and 14 were chosen.

On the favoritism charge, Mrs. Starkey staled that, "The coaches daughters are not as good (as our children)."

Recreation Director Sue Winans responded, "Please do not question my objectivity.” She added, “Five (people) sat and made a unanimous (decision); myself. Frank Masella (Assistant Recreation Director), and the three coaches ”

Ms. Winans continued. "There was that chance that the coaches' chil­dren wouldn't make the team. Every time we have try outs, those who don't make it complain."

The parents stated their desire to have all the girls who tried out be allowed on the team this year.

“It creates more problems than it solves (to have too many kids)," Ms. Winans explained. "Only nine (girls) can play at a time, and everyone would not he able to play enough."

“1 didn't see the tryouts, and it's an unfortunate thing that has occurred.I would like to think that (the team was selected) fairly,” Councilman Keith C. Turner stated.

“I'm sure Sue or the other coaches didn’t single any kids out. Even on the youth baseball level the kids who were not picked were upset. It is a very difficult decision," Councilman Paul N. Mirabelli added.

“We’re expanding our programs, and we are not going back on the decision (that was made). Maybe next year you’ II have enough kids for two teams," Mountainside Mayor Robert F. Viglianti stated.

The council also discussed a need for expanding the permit parking for the borough residents.

The permit lot, located behind the b o ro u g h ’s lib ra ry , gives Mpuntainside residents priority for permits. There is now a waiting list of four people for the permit, which casts $30 a month.

Mayor Viglianti posed to the coun­cil the idea of, “opening up where the pavers are (ad jacen t to the Mountainside Rescue Squad Build­ing) to the four (residents) on the waiting list.”

The only days those spaces are currently being used is on Thurs­days when Municipal Court is in

session, according to Borough Ad­ministrator and Police Chief James J. Debbie, Jr.

Chiel Debbie said, "On heavy court days we (have to) park tears) on the baseball field."

Councilman Turner said the coun­cil should, "start with tusing) five of the 11 (spaces at that location), w hich would be one more than we need."

"Though this may be temporary." Mayor Viglianti cautioned, “if there is s till ad d itional need for Mountainside residents, we could (install) pavers on the other side (of the driveway to the municipal build­ing) Though this is experimental, we will petition the county now (to pave the grass bordering the munici­pal lot),"

C hert R ogow sky fo r The Westfield l ander a nd The TimesDARING TO BE DUNKED...Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Murks waited for a contestant to throw a ball strong enough to dunk him In a giant tank of water. The dunking tank was part of the festivities during Sunday's Annual Classic Car Show and Craft Fair In downtown Scotch Plains. The event Is sponsored by the Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association.

WESTFIELD RESIDENTS RALLY TO D U M P T H E E LM . S T R E E T P A R K IN G D E C K !

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 at 10am* R a in o r S h in e *

• Worried about the impact of the parking deck at Elm and Prospect streets?

• Concerned about the safety of our children?• Troubled abdut increased traffic and

pollution?• Object to spending $12,000,000?

Join together w ith residents and fam ilies in a rally to show w e are un ited in our concerns. Bring your children, babies and strollers! M eet on Elm S tree t near Trader Joe's.

Citizens Concerned about the Preservation o f Residential W e s tfie ld

T i m e s C h a n g e .“W e’re opening on Sundays

in Scotch P lains ju s t fo r y o u !”Been putting off important banking business because you’re short on time? Good news! We’ve just expanded our hours to make it easier for you.We’re now open on Sundays to fit in with your busy schedule.Other banks have told me I’m crazy to be open this many hours, especially Sunday. I tell them,“It’s about time!”

Tony Feraro

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C h a m b e r E v e n t sJUNE

19 th , W estfield B rrak fa .it M rrtin g , "The Transportation View," with N) Transit Executive Director Jeffrey Warsh, Westfield “Y,” 7:45 a.m. Cost: SIC) for Cham­ber members. $15 for guests Full breakfast will be served

19th, (ianeood ( hamber Meet­ing. h p .m . Rusty’s 336 North Avenue Refreshments will be served.

20th Westfield ( hamber Hoard Meeting. 5:30 p.m , Legg Mason, 140 Central Avenue.

21st Trip to th e N asdaq MarketSile, including lunch. $15. Details will be sent when rcgistra lion is received.

26th Westfield Area Chamber o f Commerce Classic •£ Antique Car Show, 6:30 p.m to 0 p.m., along Quimhv and Elm Streets.

28th H O TU N C Home-Hased Business laincheon, “Networking A Promoting Tour Business," BG Fields, 560 Springfield Ave., Westfield. Cost: $15.

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p.m.. South Avenue Train Station Parking Lol.

8th, Family Fest & Circus, 11 u.nt.to5 p.m,, downtown Westfield.

12th, 19th, 26th, F an n e r’s Mars ket, 2 to 7 p.m., South Avenue Train Station Parking Lot.

24th, Chamber Classic A An tique Car Show, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Quintby and Elm Streets.

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FANWOOD - Two people were charged w ith robbery last week after they allegedly stole a box of cigars from a Scotch Plains pharmacy, then led police on a half-mile chase which ended when the suspects' vehicle struck a garbage truck and a police car in Fanwixxl.

Jabbtu L. Figgs, 28, and Christhel Dunn. 38, both of Plainfield, were apprehended Juno 6 following the collision al the intersection of Terrill and Patterson Roads, shortly before 2 n.m.

The pair had earlier lied the CVS Pharmacy on Park Avenue after be­ing approached by store employees who felt they were behaving in a suspicious fashion, according toCap- tain Joseph Protasiewicz. o f the Scotch Plains Police Department.

When confronted, Dunn allegedly sprayed the pharmacy personnel with pepper spray, after which she and Figgs lied the scene in a vehicle, the captain said.

Scotch Plains Police Officer Kevin Lonergan, who was rbsponding to the incident at CVS, was directed by pharmacy personnel to the suspects' vehicle, which he then began follow­ing.

The vehicle, driven by Figgs, was pursued into Fanwood, where it struck a sports utility vehicle alter turning from Martine onto Midway Avenue, Captain Protasiewic/. revealed.

He said the vehicle also struck a curb and blew out two tires - reduc­ing its s|ieed to about 10 miles per hour. Authorities confirmed il was not a high-speed pursuit.

Captain Protasiewicz said the sus­pects' vehicle then struck a garbage truck and a Scotch Plains patrol car operated by Patrolman Patrick Page at the intersection o f Terrill and Patterson.

Figgs subsequently lied on foot and was caught a couple of blocks away in the rear yard of a Plainfield residence, the captain revealed.

Figgs was charged with robbery, eluding while operating a motor ve­hicle. aggravated assault hy causing bodily injury to Officer Page, and resisting arrest. Captain Protasiewicz said, Dunn was charged w ith robbery.

Both Figgs. who complained of chest pains, and Dunn, w ho sustained minor injuries in the accident, were treated at Muhlenberg Regional Medi­cal Center in Plainfield and released to the custody of the Scotch Plains Police Department. Officer Page was also treated at Muhlenberg and re­leased. Authorities said the driver of the garbage track was not injured.

Figgs and Dunn were both held in the Union County Jail in Elizabeth, on bail amounts of $25,000 and $15,(XX), respectively,

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Tickets purchased in advance are al a discounted price of $20 for those ages 11 and above and $ 18 for those ages 10 and under. Each ticket pur­chased includes full-day admission to the Water Park and lunch.

Tickets may he obtained through the Council Service Center al 201 Grove Street in Westfield or hy call­ing (908) 232-3236. The offer is avail­able to the public.

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WESTFIELD - The Wcslficld/ Mountainside Chupter o f the Ameri­can Red Cmss will host a hubysitters’ training course for youngsters aged II to 15 on Wednesday and Thurs­day, June 27 and 28

The course is designed for current or prospective babysitters and teaches them the best way to keep children safe in their care.

Topics will include making good decisions, supervising children, age- appropriate activities, keeping ev­eryone safe inside and outside, han­dling emergencies, performing basic- care such as feeding and diapering, and first aid.

To give adolescents the feel of how to interact with a real baby, the course uses dollscalled "Baby Think ItOver.” These are infant simulators or "ba­bies" that cry at random, unpredict­able times. They also cry if held in da­

wning position, if the head is not supported or if it is handled mughly.

A tamperproof electronic monitor on each doll records how well the "baby” is cared for by reporting ne­glect o r rough handling . The W estfield/M ountainside C hapter purchased the infant simulators with a g ran t p rov ided th rough the Westfield Foundation.

The class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p in. at the Chapter House, located at 3 2 1 Elm Street in Westfield. Lunch will be provided. The cost is $45 per student and includes a course handbook and a small fifst aid kit. Registration is limited and closes one week prior to the class,

The chapter holds this babysitting course every month. Interested indi­viduals may call Linda Johnson at (908) 232-7090 or visit the Chapter House.

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A 1990 graduate o f Westfield High School, the bride-to-be earned her bachelor's degree from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa„ in 1994 and her master's degree from Seton

Hall University in South Orange in I997. She is employed by Ingenix Pharm aceu tical Serv ices in Parsippany.

Her fiance graduated from the Delburton School in Morristown in 1991. He was awarded a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1995 and is employed by Bowne Digital Solu­tions in Carlstadt.

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The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Von Rembow of Oxon Hill, Md„ and Ralph Brown of Lake Worth, Fla.

The afternoon ceremony took place at the Hope Lutheran Church in Annandale, with Pastors K. Bemeil Boehm and J. Lowell Knauff offici­ating. A reception took place at the Church following the ceremony.

Escorted down the aisle by her father, the bride wore a white chiffon gown featuring a scalloped neckline and a bodice adorned with floral Venice lace, crystals and pearls, with long appliqudd sleeves. Her attire also inuluded a flowing chiffon skirl with elegant back buttons; a chapel- length train and a shoulder-length veil trimmed with pearls and crys­tals.

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Mrs. Jennifer Dreyer Cooper of Stafford, Va., was the matron of honor and wore a floor-length, off-the- shoulder burgundy gown.

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A 1982 graduate of Westfield High School, the bridegroom earned a Bachelor o f Science Degree in Mu­rine Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy In Kings Point, N.Y., in 1986. H e.is employed as a program manager at AERA. Inc. in Arlington, Va.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the bridegroom at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Comer, Va.

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eWESTFIELD - Si. Paul s Episco-

Church in Westfield celebratedrntecost on June 3 with its Annual

Parish Picnic on St. Paul's Street.Adult parishioners provided a va­

riety o f foods for picnic-goers, while youngsters enjoyed a moon walk nde and a myriad of arts and crafts

As pan of the Pentecost service, the church also honored the 70 vol­unteer teachers and caregivers of the St. Paul’s Sunday School. The Sun­day School staff is led by Sara

j Strohecker-Clarkson.I Throughout the summer months, i the teachers and helpers will make

additional contributions through St. Paul's Vacation Bible Camp (Tues-

.day through Friday. June 26 to 29) and summer workshops during services.

Congregation members also of­fered congratulations to the church's graduating high school seniors. They include Campbell Anthony. Jennifer Conlin, Stephanie Fraser. Katherine IWalker and Jessica West.! - Music D irector Charles Banks

lauded the achievements of the most senior members o f the Junior Choir, inc lud ing E llen D unn. Patrina Caruana. Melanie Kaulhold. Maria McDermott and Westlcy Clarkson.

In addition, congregants celebrated the Reverend Andrew C. Hamersley's 15th year as a priest Reverend Hamersley is the Rector of St. Paul's Church.

For information regarding the An­nual Parish Picnic or other programs or activities, Reverend Hamersley and the Parish Office may be reached at (908) 232-8506 during regular business hours.

St. Paul's Church, located at 414 East Broad Street, holds services on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. for Holy Eu­charist; Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. for Healing Prayer and Holy Eucharist, and Sundays for Holy Eucharist Rile One at 7:45 a.m. and Holy Eucharist Rite TWo at 10 a.m.

Nursery care and Sunday School is available at 9:45 a.m. on Sundays for infants through age 12.

Dr. Kathy Dulan Among Pastoral Summit Attendees

NEW CONEIRMANI)S...Th* First Cnngrruational Church uf Westfield recently welcomed 13 new conflrmands Into the congreiiatioii at a special service conducted by the members of the Confirmation Class. The 201(1 Confirmation Class, all ninth-grade students. Include, pictured led to right: Back row, John Boyd, with the Reverend l)r. Christopher Atwood, Senior Minister: third row, Ken Dawe, Chris Denker, Anthony Johnson. Kevin Hobson and Paul Johnson: second row, Chris Coriasco, Christine Wicks, Emily Hurtles and Stuanna Fowler, and first row. Ashley Dias, Sara Woods and Melissa Pltor.

The Arc to Install Officers; Honor Supporters June 21

‘WELCOME ABOARD...Dr. Gerald J. Glasser, left. President of the Westfield foundation, welcomes incoming Foundation Trustees, pictured left to right: Susan Pepper; former Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardlm, and Geoffrey Mann, at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting on May 1.

Westfield Foundation Awards p Almost Half-Mil. to Groupsr'c WESTFIELD - Carrying out its mission "to enhance and support the obality of life of the citizens of Westfield," the Westfield Founda­tion awarded nearly half a million

■dollars in grants and scholarships to mon-profit organizations during the past year.1 Dr. Gerald J. Glasser, President of the Foundation's Board o f Trustees, noted during the annual meeting May 1 that in the year 2000,48 non-profit organizations in social services, Jiealth, civic, education, art and cul­tu re received g ran ts to ta ling $421,000, while scholarship awards totaled $80,000.

Grants funded by the Foundation benefited people ranging from young children to senior citizens.

“The Foundation's ability to do so much is the direct result of assets yyhich have grown to over $9 million from a $2,000 ‘stake’ in 1976 when the Foundation was founded," Dr. iGlasser staled. “This is due to the jenerosity of Weslfielders and to the excellent work of the Foundation’s .Investment Committee.”, During the past year, the Founda­tion received $284,000 in donations and contributions to over 75 indi­vidual funds. These include unre­stricted funds (to meet compelling current needs through Foundation grants), temporarily restricted funds (to meet a specific need, such as scholarship awards, and to address a specific area, such as cancer or bat­tered women), and managed funds (these are owned by non-profit orga­nizations and managed by the Foun­dation).

Recognizing grant recipients as “doers,” Dr. Glasser noted that the Foundation is able to award grants

(“because there are so many non­p ro fit agencies doing such a good job jin the community.”

Two recipients of grants in 2000 :spoke at the Foundation’s fourth

“open to the public" Annual Meet­ing. They were Michael Nicholson, Executive Director of Contact We Care, and Joy Kaufman, Westfield Memorial Librarian, whocoordinates adult services.

Mr. Nicholson noted the agency handled more than 13,000 individual calls for help last year, while Ms. Kaufman discussed a new adult edu­cation program which will begin in the fall, when two Kean University professors will offer college-level courses at the library.

Dr. Glasser recognized outgoing Trustees, Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger, Bruce Cummings and John Ketcham, and introduced three new Trustees: former Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, Geoffrey Mann and Susan Pepper.

Margaret Ctmei, Carter Booth and Margaret Sur were returned to(the board for second, three-year terms. Officers for the 2001-2002 year in­clude Dr. Glasser, President; Henry K. Kelly, Vice President; Mrs. Cimei, Secretary, andGeorgeA. Lewis,Trea­surer.

Betsy Chance is the Executive Director. Information about the Foun­dation is available from Mrs. Chance at the Foundation Office, 300 North Avenue, East, at (908) 233-9787, or at wstfound@bellatlantic.net on the Internet.

SCOTCH PLAINS - The Annual 'M eeting and Recognition Dinner for

The Arc o f Union County will he held on Thursday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Evangel Church, located at 1251 Terrill Roud in Scotch Plains. All are welcome to attend.

During the meeting, individuals and corporations will he recognized who have given significant support to The Arc of Union County. Votes will also he east for the new slate of officers for the organization's Board of Directors.

The proposed slate o f officers in­clude Cynthia Gavenda of Summit for P residen t; A ngela Price of Plainfield. First Vice President; Frank Chimento of Funwood, Sec­ond Vice P resid en t; Mark Schwendetnan of Clark, Treasurer; James McGrath of Carteret, Secre­tary, and E llen A nderson of Funwood, Immediate Past President. Dinner and dessert will be served at a cost of $10 per person.

Other upcoming events, to which everyone is welcome, include a Mem­bership Committee Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 12, at The Arc's headquarters, located at 1225 South Avenue in Plainfield.

On Thursday, October 4, The Arc will hold its 12th Annual Golf Out­ing at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains. Tee-off will be at 11 a.m., with dinner at 6 p.m., to be preceded by cocktails. There will also be raffles. For information on registration and sponsorship oppor-

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WESTFIELD Dr Kathy Dulan, Director o f Religious Education at St Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, attended a Pastoral Sum­mit, a gathering of Protestants and Catholics, from May 30 to June I in New Orleans.

Clergy, church stall and lay lead­ers from across the country' were inv ited to take part in this first-ever national meeting of Catholics and Protestants focused exclusively on the local church.

The event, a project funded by the Lilly Endowment and co-sponsored by University o f North Carolina- Wilmington and the Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, grew out of the Parish/Con- gregation Study, which spent two years searching for local church ex­cellence.

The conference featured work­shops and speakers from churches and parishes nationwide and ad­dressed topics ranging from the care

and training of lay leaders to reach­ing “Generation X.“

Serving as the Summit's keynote speakers were the Reverend Martin E. Marty, a Lutheran pastor, auliior and theologian, and the Reverend Andrew M. Greeley, a t 'atholic priest, sociologist and author. The event also featured worship services led hy two New Orleuns churches.

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tunities, please call The Arc's Re­source Development Office at (908) 754-7826.

A General Membership Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. at The Arc's head­quarters.

For over 50 years. The Arc of Union County, a non-profit member­ship based organization, has sup­ported people of all ages w ith devel­opmental disabilities and their fami­lies. It is an affiliate of The Arc of New Jersey and The Arc of the United States.

The organization maintains 11 homes and three work centers in community living and 10 homes and five opportunity programs in health and behavior. The programs are llex- ible and person-centered and are available to individuals from infancy to the elderly.

The Arc o f Union County pro­motes family support, education, em­ployment. integration and socializa­tion.

New members are always wel­come. Anyone seeking more infor­mation,on becoming a member of The Are o f Union County or who is interested in attending the Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner may call the Resource Development Office.

Officer Ttibayan Helps Mark 40th Anniversary

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Navy Petty O fficer Third Class Vincent P. Tuhayan, a 1998 graduate ol Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, recently look part In the celebration of the aircraft carrier USS Kins Hawk's 40th anniversary while forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan.

During the celebration, sailors were treated to a slide show highlighting the vessel's 40 years of service, as well as a speech hy the commanding officer and a buffet.

The “Hawk" was commissioned on April 29, 1961 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Over the years, sail­ors aboard the Kitty Hawk have served in support o f American forces in Vietnam und other operations, in­cluding Desert Shield und Desert Storm.

Sailo rs from Petty O fficer Tubuyun's ship recently visited Guam during a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. During the four-day visit, sailors trimmed trees, picked up trash und did other yard work at the Carmelite Convent in Malojloj.

Carriers like the USS Kilty Hawk are deployed around the world to maintain a United States presence and provide rapid response in times of crisis. The ships are equipped with the most versatile and powerful weap­ons and aircruft available.

Dr. Kathy Dulan

F-SP Service League Installs New OfficersSCOTCH PLAINS — The

Eanwood-Scotch Plains Service League installed its new officers at a luncheon meeting ul the Scotch Hills Country Club in Scotch Plains on May 21.

The Service League operates a Thrill Shop at 1730 East Second Street in Scotch Plains. Profits front the shop, which totaled $44,000 this year, benefit multiple area organiza­tions and provide scholarships for area students.

The new officers arc us follow: Tri-Presidents, Put Dillon, Jeanne Puuley and Mary Ann Schuler; Vice President, Ronnie Adams, und Sec­retary, Mary Ann Kuhn. Other offic­ers of the club are elected and in­stalled during alternate yeurs.

The guest speaker for the recent luncheon was Milt Faith, Executive Director of Youth and Family Coun­seling Service, based in Westfield, which is one of the Service League's beneficiaries.

Mr. Faith discussed how problems which the agency deals with have changed over the years and how these problems are addressed. After Mr. Faith's talk, the luncheon, paid for with club dues, was served by the Thrift Shop’s Tuesday workers.

The Service League always wel­comes new members. For informa­tion concerning club membership, please call (908) 322-5420.

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Lena Boyden, 96, Retired Bookkeeper; Member of Church for Over 82 Years

Lena Em m a B oyden. 96, o f Cranford died on Tuesday, June 5, at the Cranford Health and Extended Care Center In Cranford.

Bom in Westfield, she had lived in Garwood before moving to Cranford in 1995.

Mrs. Boyden hud been employed as a bookkeeper for the Moore Chevrolet Company in Elizabeth prior to retiring in 1970 after 32 years of service.

She was a mem ber of various

Janet Rogers, 73Janet Morton Rogers, 73, of North

Palm Beach. Fla., died on Wednes­day, May 30, at her home there.

Bom in Elizabeth, she had been a longtime resident of Plainfield. She more recently lived in Point Pleasant while also maintaining her home in North Palm Beach.

Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Plainfield Country Club in Edison, where she had won the Ladies Senior Club Championship. She was also a member of the Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach and the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield.

She was predeceased by her hus­band, John H.G. Rogers, Sr., in 1997.

Surviving are a son, Randolph C. Rogers of Scotch Plains, anu two grandchildren.

Arrangements were under the di­rection o f the Memorial Funeral Hom e, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood.

A memorial service was held on Monday, June 4, at the Crescent Av­enue Presbyterian Church.

M em orial d onations may be made to the W ardlaw-Hartridge S choo l, 1295 Inm an A venue, Edison, 08X20.

June 14, 2001

Frances G . Palys, 84Frances Gertrude Palys, 84, o f

Bridgewater died on Saturday, June 2, at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville.

Born on Staten Island, she had lived in Scotch Plains for many years b efo re m oving to Bridgewater.

Surviving are her husband of 58 years, John Palys; three daughters, Audrey Palys, Arlene Kwisnek and Doreen Lysebo; a sister, Eugenia Smillie, and two grandchildren.

A Mass was offered on Wednes­day, June 6, in the Blessed Sacra­ment Roman Catholic Church in Martinsville, following the funeral from the Speer-Van Arsdale Fu­neral Home in Somerville.

June 14, 2001

Madeline Browne, 92M adeline E. Brow ne, 92, o f

Garwood died on Saturday, June 2, at the Ashbrook Nursing and Reha­bilitation Center in Scotch Plains.

Born in Westfield, she lived in Garwood since 1953.

Mrs. Browne had been employed as a secretary by the Clem ents Brothers Fuel Oil Com pany of Westfield for 23 years before retir­ing in 1976. She later worked part time as a secretary for the Division of Youth and Family Services in W estfield for four years, retiring in 1980.

She was a life-time member of th e F irs t B a p tis t C h u rch in Westfield, where she was active in the choir, w om en's circles and many other church activities.

She was predeceased by her hus­band, Francis R. Browne, in 1966.

Surviving are a son, Donald F. Browne of Millington, and a daugh­ter, E lizabeth L. K apm eyer o f Plainfield.

A memorial service w as held on Tuesday, June 5, at the First Bap­tist Church. Interm ent was p ri­vate.

The Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield, was in charge of the arrangements.

M em orial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street, Westfield, 07090.

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w om en 's o rgan iza tions o f the Garwood PreshyterianChureh. where she was a member for over 82 years.

Surviving are a son, Donald M. Boyden of Garwood, and two grand­children.

Funeral services were held on Fri­day, June 8, ul the Garwood Presby­terian Church. Interment took place at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield.

Arrangements were under the di­rection of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Garwtxid Presbyterian Church.

Jun* 14, 2001

Alberta Titus Pain, 82Alberta Titus Pain, 82, of St. Pe­

tersburg. Fla., died on Sunday, June 3, at her home.

Born in Philadelphia, she had lived in Westfield from 1965 to 1970. She was a resident of Stone Harbor from 19 7 1 until 1999, when she relocated to St. Petersburg.

Mrs. Pain was a member of the Pass-A-Grille Community Church and a member of St. Petersburg Coun­try Club.

Surviving are a son, George Pain of St. Petersburg; two daughters, Roberta Dill of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Margaret Day of St. Petersburg; six grandchildren and a great-grand­child.

A graveside service and interment took place on Saturday, June 9, at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, Pa.

Arrangements were under the di­rection of the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home of Media, Pa.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Westminster Retirement Communities Foundation, 125 56th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Fla. 33705.

June 14. 2001

Cara Rose Jennings, 22Cara Rose Jennings, 22, a lifelong

resident of Plainfield, died on Sun­day, June 3, at the JFK Hartwyck at Cedar Brook Nursing and Rehabili­tation Center in Edison.

Miss Jennings attended Mount St. John’s Academy in Gladstone, gradu­ated from Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains and had recently been a student at Union County College in Cranford.

She was a communicant of St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Plainfield.

Surviving are her parents, WilliamS. and JoAnn Cembrola Jennings of Plainfield; a brother, Christopher Jennings of Piscataway; her mater­nal grandparents, Rusty and Joan Cembrola of South Plainfield, and her paternal grandmother, Frances Newman of Scotch Plains.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 6, at the Scarpa Funeral Home in North Plainfield. A Mass follow ed at St. B ernard’s Church. Interment took place at Hill­side Cemetery in Scotch Plains.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Bernard’s Early Childhood Learning Center, 368 Sumner Av­enue, Plainfield 07060.

June 14, 2001

Lena Barone, 75Lena Barone, 75, of Cranford died

on Monday, June 4, in St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.

Born in Newark, she had lived there until moving to Cranford 40 years ago.

Mrs. Barone was a homemaker.Surviving are her husband of 53

years, Ralph Barone, Sr.; a daughter, Madeline Sharkey of Long Valley; a son, Ralph Barone, Jr. of Westfield; a brother, Joseph Dino of Hillside; her twin sister, Grace Tammera of West Orange, and three grandchil­dren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 7, in St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Cranford. Interment took place at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens in Woodbridge.

Arrangements were under the di­rection of the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue in Cranford.

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- O bituaries! -Alan M. Augustine, Was Assemblyman; Former Mayor and County Freeholder

Former Assemblyman Alan M.Augustine, whose distinguished po­litical career spanned Io­

na si

Owen E. Me Williams, 79, Volunteer;

cal, county and suite gov­ernment, died on Mon­day, June I I , at Father Hudson House, a hospice facility in Elizabeth.

A native of Montclair, he had lived in Scotch Plains for most of his life.He earned a degree in eco­nomics from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., and attended Columbiu University’s Graduate School of Business.

Mr. Augustine, a Re­publican, served on the Scotch Plains Township Council for 20 years, including three terms as Mayor.

Elected to the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1982, he served us Chairman of the board in 1987 and as Vice Chairman in 1982 and 1986.

He was re-elected a Freeholder again in 1991, but left a year later when he was selected to fill the As­sembly seat o f former Congressman Bob Franks, now a gubernatorial candidate. He resigned from the As­sembly on March 31 of this year because of declining health.

Re-elected to represent the 22nd Legislative District five times, Mr. Augustine had 26 bills enacted into law. Among these were the Wheel-

William Edwards, Jr.William L. Edwards, Jr., 74, of

Plainfield died on Saturday, June 2, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield.

Born in Rocky Mountain, N.C., he had lived in Westfield before moving to Plainfield 38 years ago.

Mr. Edwards had been employed as a floor waxer with Contract Cleaner Company in South Plainfield for 30 years. He also worked for Injection Molding Corporation in Plainfield for 15 years.

He had served in the United States Navy during World War II from De­cember 1,1943 until February 26,1946.

He was predeceased by his wife, Inez Hall, in March, and his son, Bruce Edwards, in 1999.

Surviving are four sons, Ronald Edwards of North Carolina, Simeon Hall of Elizabeth, Payton Hall and Terrence Hall, both of Plainfield; a daughter, Joyce Locus of North Caro­lina; two stepsons, Eric Hall of Eliza­beth and Clifton Hall of Plainfield; two stepdaughters, Stephanie Hallof Eliza­beth and Parris Hall of Plainfield; nine grandchildren and three great-grand­children.

Services were held on Friday, June 8, at the Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield.

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Nick J. Perrucci, Jr., 72Nick J. Perrucci, Jr., 72, of South

Plainfield died on Friday, June 8, in the Somerset M edical Center in Somerville.

Bom in Scotch Plains, he had lived in Plainfield before moving to South Plainfield 25 years ago.

Mr. Perrucci had been employed by Levin Associates in North Plainfield for 20 years before retiring three years ago as foreman of the maintenance department. Before that, he had worked as a mason in the Plainfield area.

A private first class in the United States Army during World War II, he was assigned to the Signal Battalion at Fort Bragg as a truck driver.

He was predeceased by a brother, Robert J. Perrucci, Sr.

Surviving are two sisters, Anna Perrucci of South Plainfield and Edith Collucci of Clinton, and two brothers, Mario Perrucci of Forked River and John Perrucci of Somerville. r

A Mass of Christian Burial was of­fered on Tuesday, June 12, in Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church in South Plainfield, following services at the McCriskin Home for Funerals in South Plainfield. Interment took place at the Holy Redeemer Cem­etery in South Plainfield.

Alan M. Augustine

chair Lemon Law. the Deadbeat Par­ent Law and the Safe Needle Bill. He

was also the force be­hind such legislation as the M andates R e lie f Acts, the Railroad Im­munity Act and the Iden­tity Theft Act.

Since 1998, he served as Chairman of the As­sembly State Govern­ment Committee. Most recently, he was a mem­ber of the Banking and Insurance and Transpor­tation committees and previously had served on the A pprop ria tio n s , Regulatory O versight and Labor committees.

Recognized repeatedly for his leg­islative efforts, he was honored by NJ Transit, the New Jersey Traffic Officers Association, Patients First Coalition and the New Jersey Li­brary Association.

In 1996, he received a special "Chairman’s Award" from the New Jersey Business and Industry Associa­tion for his work in making govern­ment more cost effective and efficient.

During his tenure as Mayor, Mr. Augustine established the Cultural Arts Committee that developed into Scotch Plains’ annual Village Green Summer Concert Series. He also implemented Scotch Plains Day and initiated the Mayor’s Gala, a non­partisan event that recognizes out­standing volunteers and generates funds for charities.

He was also instrumental in the construction o f the Scotch Plains Senior C itizen Housing facility, which opened in 1995.

Mr. Augustine served as a member of the Board of Governors of Union County College. He was an honorary member of the Union County Police Chiefs Association, a member o f the Board of Trustees of the Visiting Health Services of Union County and Chairman of the Union County Coalition for the Prevention of Sub­stance Abuse.

He was a former member of the Clark-Scotch Plains Benevolent Pro­tective Order of Elks Lodge No. 2182 and the Rotary Club of Westfield. Mr. Augustine had also served as an Elder at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.

For a number of years, he operated Augustine Motors, a Chrysler Cor­poration company in Westfield, be­fore becoming Vice President of Marketing for Subaru Distributors Corporation in Orangeburg, N.Y. Most recently, he was a consultant for the company.

Surviving are his wife, Jeanne Augustine; a son, Alan Augustine, Jr. o f Olney, M d.; two daughters, Wendy Brill of Hopewell Township and Linda Gaie Augustine o f Helsinki, Finland, and three granddaughters.

Funeral services and interment were private.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Center For Hope Hos­pice, 176 Hussa Street, Linden, 07036.

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Saintimise Macena, 71Saintimise Macena, 71, o f Scotch

Plains died on Friday, June 8, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen­ter in Plainfield.

Born in Ldogane, Haiti, on May 12, 1930, she lived in Scotch Plains for the past 12 years.

Surviving are her husband, Jean Jacques Celius; a son, Joseph Celius; a brother, two sisters, and three grand­children.

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 11, at the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Interment followed at Hill­side Cemetery in Scotch Plains.

Memorial contributions may be made to Haiti Community Develop­ment, in care o f the Memorial Fu­neral Home.

June 14, 2001

Had Been War Prisoner in GermanyMr Me Williams was also a volun­

teer at the Miller-Cory House Mu­seum in Westfield and an active mem-

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Owen E. Me W illiams. 79, of Westfield died cm Tuesday, June 5, at his home.

Bom in Bloomfield, he was a resi­dent o f Westfield since 1945.

Mr. Me Williams had been em­ployed with the American Machine Foundry Company from 1945 until 1963. He subsequently worked for 20 years as an office manager for Scientific Design/Halcon in New York City, which was later bought out by Texas Eastern.

He earned a Bachelor o f Science Degree from New York University in New York City.

He was a Master Sergeant with the 208th Bomb Group o f the United States Army Air Corp. After his group was shot down in August of 1943 over Germany, Mr. Me Williams was held prisoner at Stalag 17B until May of 1945.

He was a founding member of Veterans o f Foreign Wars Post No. 11467 in Westfield and a founding member o f the Westfield Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons.

her and volunteer at St. Paul's Epis­copal Church in Westfield.

He was predeceased by his wife, Anne Nance Shelly Me Williams, last October.

Surviving arc three daughters, Connie M. Wilson of Cupertino, Calif., Shelly A. Strunck of Clark and Patricia A. Walch of Cranford; a sister, Doris Tryon of Boise, Idaho; eight grandchildren and two great­grandchildren.

A gathering was held on Thursday, June 7, at the Gray Funeral Home, 3 18 East Broad Street in Westfield. A memorial service was held on Fri­day, June 8, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Arrangements were under the di­rection of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 414 East Broad Street, Westfield, 07090.

Jun* 14,2001

Constance Brennan, 51, SHU Alumna Taught at Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolConstance Mary Brennan, 51, of

Fanwood died on Tuesday, June 5, at her home.

Born in Summit, she grew up in Springfield, then lived in Summit before relocating to Fanwood 24 years ago.

Mrs. Brennan had been a teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Mountainside before retiring in 1980.

She graduated from Seton Hall University in South Orange in 1971 with a degree in elementary educa­tion.

She was predeceased by her hus­band, John J. Brennan, Jr., in 1989.

Surviving are a son, Matthew J. Brennan o f Fanwood; a daughter, Meredith H. Brennan of Fanwood;

her parents, Constantine and Mary Solazzi of Springfield; two brothers, Salvatore Solazzi of Millbum and Daniel Solazzi of Warren, and two sisters, Lucille Fallon o f Upper Saddle River and Mary Ann Skees of Glen Rock.

The funeral was held on Friday, June 8, from the Memorial Funeral Hom e, 155 South A venue in Fanwood, followed by a Mass at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Springfield. Interment took place at St. Teresa's Cemetery in Summit.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Sod-, ety, P.O. Box 815, Elizabeth, 07207, or to Atlantic Hospice, 33 Bleeker Street, Millbum, 07041.

Daniel H. McCoIley, Company CEO; Had Served on Governor’s Committee

Daniel H. McCoIley o f Watchung died on Monday, June 4, in the Ber­keley Heights Convalescent Center in Berkeley Heights.

Bom in Rockville Center, N.Y., he had lived in Plainfield and Scotch Plains before relocating to Watchung in 1978.

Mr. McCoIley was employed by Wood Industries Inc. in Middlesex for 38 years, serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company from 1963 to 1980 and as Chairman o f the Board from 1968 to 1979.

Before that, he had worked for Lever and Unilever Companies and for the Life Saver Company, both in New York City.

He served on the Board o f Direc­tors o f Fischer Industries Inc. of Cleveland; Baker Perkins Inc. of Saginaw, Mich.; New Jersey Manu­facturers Insurance C om pany of Ewing Township; New Jersey Busi­ness and Industry in Ewing Town­ship and the National Bank o f New Jersey in Piscataway.

Mr. M cCoIley was aw arded a bachelor’s degree in management, accounting and finance from Rutgers University.

He was a member of the Plainfield Country Club, the Seaview Country Club in Absecon, the Union League

Herbert L. HelfmanHerbert L. Helfman of Somerville

died on Wednesday, June 6, at his home.

Bom in New York City in 1922, he had been a resident of Somerville for many years.

Mr. Helfman was President of Somerset Financial Services and general partner of the Somerset Fi­nance Company since 1949.

He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II and, as a Lieutenant, flew P-47s, and was a flight instructor.

A graduate of Somerville High School, he attended Newark College of Engineering and had worked as a real estate broker before joining the Somerset Finance Company.

Mr. Helfman was President of the New Jersey Financial Services As­sociation from 1974 until 1976 and had served as Treasurer from 1977 to 1985. He was also on the Advi­sory Board o f First National Bank of Central Jgrsey from 1976 to 1989 and was Treasurer of Temple Beth El of Hillsborough, of which he was a founding member, in the early 1960s.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Beverly Helfman, in 1994.

Surviving are his second wife, Esther Kaufman Helfman, whom he married m 1998, two sou a, Alant t te - - r xxi . r t . t \ -----1 r v ----- j , .11L11111U11 vTT V TTStncra a n u LTUUglaSHelfman of Catonsville, Md., and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Fri­day, June 8, at Temple Beth El. Inter­ment took place at Temple Shalom Cemetery in Bridgewater.

Arrangements were handled by the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home in Somerville.

Memorial donations may be made to e ith e r Tem ple B e th E l o f Hillsborough, 67 US Highway 206, Somerville, 08876, or to the Ameri­can Cancer Society, 600 First Av­enue, Raritan, 08869.

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Club, the Metropolitan Club and the Canadian Club, all in New York.

He was a Trustee for the United Community Services in Middlesex County and served on the boards of the United States Chamber of Com­merce and the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. McCoIley was appointed by former Governor Robert B. Meyner as a member o f the Governor’s Com­mittee on Disability Benefits and was a member o f the Arbitration, Association Panel of Arbitrators, an organization that handled labor dis­putes, in New York and New Jersey.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy McCoIley; a daughter, Sally Joyce; two grandchildren and eight great­grandchildren.

Private services were arranged by the Higgins Home for Funerals in Watchung.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Plainfield Humane So­ciety, 75 Rock Avenue, Plainfield,07060.

Jun* 14. 2001

Ruth D. Coutant, 83Ruth D. McCormack Coutant, 83,

of Westfield died on Thursday, June7, at B righ ton G ardens in Mountainside.

Bom and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she had lived in Elizabeth from 1939 until 1950, when she relocated to Westfield.

Mrs. Coutant had been employed as a clerk for Elizabethtown Water Company for 22 years before retir­ing in 1984.

She graduated from St; M ary’s High School in Wilkes-Barre and attended Oneonta State College in New York in the late 1930s.

She was predeceased by her hus­band, Howard Coutant.

Surviving are two daughters, April Perdue of Flemington and Ruth Villa of Westfield; a son, Howard Coutant,Jr. o f Lebanon; a sister, Arlyne Bryant of Elizabeth, and five grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, June 11, in St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Interment took place at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield.

Arrangements were under the di­rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Atlantic Hospice, 33 Bleeker Street, Millbum, 07041.

Jun* 14, 2001

Harriet A. Goslick, 73Harriet A. Rogers Goslick, 73, of

Scotch Plains died on Wednesday, June 6, in JFK Medical Center in Edison.

Bom in South River, she had lived in Edison before relocating to Scotch Plains two years ago.

Mrs. Goslick had been employed as a factory worker with the Ives Needle Company in New Brunswick for 22 years before retiring in 1965.

Surviving are a daughter, Lynn Renda; her mother, Helena Rogers; three sisters, Lillian Pintye, Olive Lanning and Dorothy Fobes, and two grandchildren. • 1

Services were held on Friday, June8, in the Gosselin Funeral Home in Edison.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Asso­ciation. , ;

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Coticepts & Tkouqkt

Ten Scholarships Awarded By Westfield Musical ClubW ESTFIELD - At

the annual luncheon of the Musical C lub of Westfield on Wednesday.May 16, Scholarship Awards Co-Chairwomen Sondra Taminam and Helene Frieland an­nounced the names of the four new scholarship re­cipients and the six schol­arship award winners.

Funds arc raised for these scholarships from donations and a biennial concert given by members of the club.

David A. Bhasin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keval Bhasin, is a senior at Westfield High School (WHS). He will attend Northwestern University in the fall, majoring in violin performance.

Rennier Marc Raul

Garwood.She was a member of the

New Jersey Youth Sym­phony Rule Fomm and the Region ll Orchestra of New Jersey. Elizabeth also plays the alio saxophone, percus­sion. piano and she sings. She has been a member of the Junior Musical Club of Westfield

Kristen Leonora Joham. the daughter of Joanne H.

Joham of Mountainside, is a senior at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights. She will attend the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, majoring in French horn performance. She will be the recipient of the first Mary Jean Coffelt Memo­rial Scholar.

Presently. Ms. Joham at­tends the Juilliard Prc-Col-

David has been study- Elizabeth AnneGraurao lege program. She has been

Kristen Joham

ing the violin for seven years, first with Lubove Schnabel and currently with Anton Miller. He has been a member of the New Jersey Youth Sym­phony and the Region II Orchestra of New Jersey.

For the past year, he has been a first violinist in the New York Sym­phony. He attended the Meadowmount School of Music for the past two summers. This summer, he will study with Roland and Alm ita Vimos at the W eathersfield Music Festival. He has been a member of the Junior Musical C lub of Westfield.

Elizabeth Anne Grausso, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J.Grausso o f Scotch Plains, is a senior at Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School (SPFHS). She will attend Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., majoring in flute performance. She presently studies the flute with Clarissa Nolde of

designated a winner in the National Foundation for Ad­vancement in the Arts and was also the winner of the Westfield Glee Club's 2001 Scholarship. Kristin has also been a member of the Junior Musical Club of Westfield. She aspires to be a profes­sional hom player.

Rennier Marc Razal, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Renato Razal of Scotch Plains, is a senior at SPFHS. He will attend Seton Hall Univer­sity, majoring in voice and studying music education. He also plays the piano, trum­pet and guitar.

Rennier is a member of the 4Life Band and has per­formed in the Jazz Ensemble at SPFHS. His family is from the Philippines, but he moved to Kuwait before arriving in the United States.

The six other recipients, whose scholarships were renewed, are already enrolled as music ma­jors. They are: W. Alan Brown, Ed­ward Jackson, Jennifer Kanarek. Gerald Kavinski, Benjamin Schwartz, and Benjamin Siegel.

Cristine Velazco Accepted To Forum on Medicine

WESTFIELD - Recently, Cristine Velazco of Westfield was accepted to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF/MED),

Daniel Goscicki GrantedBachelor o f Arts DegreeSCOTCH PLA IN S - Daniel

Goscicki, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Goscicki of Scotch Plains and a 1998 graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, has been awarded his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University of Delaware.

He completed the four-year bachelor of arts program in only three years. While at the University of Delaware, Daniel studied clarinet and saxophone, and was a featured soloist in both the Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble.

Daniel will pursue a musical career as a member of the pop vocal group, “Lights Out.” The group sang the National An­them for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Richmond Braves. He performed at a tltree-day gala for the newly-crowned Miss Teen USA with the band and par­ticipated in a cancer benefit at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Del.

Daniel and “Lights Out” will perform at a benefit concert in July in Cape May with Trisha Yearwood and Martina McBride. “Lights Out” will commence work soon on their first CD with all original material, with Michael McCary ' of “Boyz II Men” producing.

Darielle V. Wyckoff Graduates DickinsonW ESTFIELD - D arie lle V.

Wyckoff, the daughter of Mr. and M rs. D ouglas L . W yckoff o f Westfield, and graduate o f Westfield High School, received a Bachelor of A rts Degree in Sociology from Dickinson College in Carlisle, P.A.

Waksman Scholar Program Includes SPFHS StudentsSCOTCH PLAINS - Amersham

Pharmacia Biotech recently hosted a poster session and awards ceremony for 17 New Jersey high schools, including Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, participating in the Rutgers University Waksman Student Scholars Program.

Students investigated the genetic dif­ferences between humans and the great apes, and then presented their DNA sequencmg results in poster lonii.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School students were chosen as winners of the poster session, to receive a credit to­ward the purchase o f Amersham Pharmacia Biotech products for use in their labs.

Funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Research Resources, the Waksman Student Scholars Program is designed to help high school students learn about various scientific disciplines.

Amersham Pharmacia Biotech has supported the program since 1998 by providing laboratory reagents and equip­ment, student scholarship support, and the time of their scientists and staff.

taking pl,ace in Philadelphia, fromy July s to 17. .......

NYLF/MED is a career develop­ment program for high school stu­dents who demonstrate academic ex­cellence, leadership potential and an interest in medicine. Cristine will join 350 other high school students from around the country.

Throughout the 10-day forum, NYLF/MED will introduce Cristine to a variety of concepts in public health, medical ethics, research and general practice, including site visits to medical facilitates and clinics. Cristine will be faced with Problem- Based Learning, an educational method familiar to most students in medical school, where they are pre­sented with a set of patient symptoms and must come to a diagnosis and prognosis for the symptoms.

In addition to site visits to medical schools and clinical facilities, Cristine will have the opportunity to interact with leaders within the medical field. Students have up-close personal con­tact with physicians, surgeons, re­searchers, scientists and medical edu­cators as they go behind the scenes to

, view professionals at work.

ENT VIEW

Westfield Teens Bestow Awards to Area EateriesBy STEVE KRAKAUKR

and ADAM TURNERSptcHih Wnnm for V* WettfirU L*mkr ooJ 11* hmrt

Editor's Note: In keeping with the editorial flavor of The Student View column, this week's content is not reflec­tive o f advertising contained in The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood.

* * * * *In this inaugural edition of the Stu­

dent View's Awards, two LeiulerfTimes writers took an in-depth look into the flavors of the area.

Best Ice CreamAdam: La Crema Gelato & Catte in

Westfield. The best ice cream around. It offers the best variety of ice cream and desserts anywhere in 07090. With a va­riety of original flavors, such as Hazel­nut and Cappuccino, along with their tasty Granitas (frozen drinks), this is the place to come to when you need some­thing sweet.

Steven- La Crema Gelato & Caffe in Westfield. The service is incredible, and with flavors such as Rochd and White Kiss, you’re bound to be impressed. Also, they give out free samples like it’s going out of style.

Best Food for the MoneySteven- The Magic Grill in Garwood-

For $8, take a trip to the Original Mon­golian BBQ and enjoy as much great food as you want, cooked right in front of you. The complete buffet lets you incor­porate any combination of strange-look- ing pieces of chicken or beef and veg­etables that you want. You even get to make your own sauce.

Adam- Hershey’s ice Cream & Deli­catessen in Westfield- With $3 fora sub and a drink on the student specials, every teen should give it a try during their lunch period.

Best PinaAdam- Gennaro’s Pizzeria & Restau­

rant in Westfield- The best pizza, Italian food and atmosphere of any pizza parlor around, you almost feel like you're in Italy.

Steven- La Casa Pizza in Westfield- This pizzeria provides fresh, traditional-style pies without the excess grease and oil.

Best Chinese Take-OutSteven- China Light in Westfield- Just

as Adam earlier stretched the pizza cat­egory to incorporate the non-deliverer Gennaro’s, I’ll make the same excep­tion. Atthough China Light won’t bring the food to your door, the quality of the Lo Mein is worth the trip downtown.

Adam- China Inn- Located next door to Hershey’s Ice Cream & Delicatessen on South Avenue in Westfield, this is the best-kept secret as fur as Chinese food is concerned. Featuring superior food, plas­tic containers for easy storage of left­overs and a free bottle of soda with a $30 purchase, China Inn is a must-eat.

BssLSubiAdam- Hershey’s Ice Cream & Deli­

catessen- Once again, Hershey’s wins. Jerry, Mike and the crew serve up deli­cious subs with great service.

Steven- Hershey’s Ice Cream & Deli­catessen- Exactly right, Adam. You've pretty much summed it up.

Most Teen-Friendiv RestaurantSteven- Ferraro’s Restaurant in

Westfield- From the pizza-tossers who serve you a slice to the visible owners are extremely cordial. It's one of the only remaining "old-school” Westfield hot spots where teens can feel com­pletely comfortable.

Adam- The Magic Grill- This one can also go on your best food for the money category as Steve said, The Mongolian BBQ on South Avenue may be just out­side Westfield, but every teen will be treated to a night of good food, watching a chef at work and unusually friendly service.

Best BreakfastAdam- Bagel Chateau of Westfield-

Whether you wake up at 6 a.m. or noon, head on over to “The Chat” for your morn­ing meal. They offer a variety of hot breakfast foods and fresh bagels to be eaten in a always-clean, homey restaurant.

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Margaret Dolan Appointed To.New Administrative PostWESTFIELD — At the Wcrtftokl

Board of Bducatuw meeting on Tuetdtty. June 6. the board unanimously approved the appointment of Dr, Margaret Dolan a\ Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Westfield Public Schools, She will replace David Tuller

Steven- Dunkin' Donuts (DD) in Westfield- You'd think there arc bet­ter breakfasts? Wrong. DD provides you with a quick donut, bagel, egg sandwich or coffee to freshen up your day. Plus, you can get any of those items at any time, from opening until closing.

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Steven- Tile Brick Oven in Wcstficld- You gei big portions and a huge menu, hut the real kicker is the atmosphere. It is very Italian and nil the meals, hut mostly the great pizza and pasta, taste authentic. Mom and Dad are sure to enjoy themselves.

Attain- The Jolly Trolley Sicukhonsc in Westfield- This classic Westfield res­taurant wins. With the best environment of any restaurant, their wide variety of food makes this the place for parents to lake their kids for a nice evening

Best OverallAdam- Chili’s Grill & Bur in Clark-

Maybe l/10th of a mile outside of Westfield, Chili's is the best rcstuurant nearby. Many nights huve been spent over plates of delicious appetizers, chicken tacos, quesadillas, or my favor­ite, Chili’s famous BBQ Ribs. The des­sert menu is mouth-watering.

Steven- The Westfield Diner in Westfield- Yes, it’s hard to pick an over­all winner, but ‘‘The Diner” would have to take the cake. Not only is the food always tasty, but you’re bound to see half of Westfield High School tfitre on any given night. If there was one restau­rant to symbolize Westfield living. "The Diner" would easily prevail.

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and Adam? Please send comments and questions to press@goleader.com.

Dr. Margaret Dolan

who is retiring.As principal of Franklin Elementary

School in Westfield since 19%. Dr. Dolan has hired and supervised staff members, assisted in the planning and supervision of the construction of a 12,000-square fool addition, helped to forge a district mission statement and five-year plan as an administrative member of the Strate­gic Planning team, and participated in the development of new curriculum as a mem­ber of the district’s Instructional Council.

Franklin School is Westfield’s largest elementary school, with 570 students in grades kindergarten through fifth.

Dr. Dolan brings to the position 20

years of experience in all phuses of school district operations She began her career in education as a teacher and received statewide experience as an Educational Planner und School Improvement Coor- dmator fix the New Jersey Department of Education

Prior lo coming lo Westfield, Dr. Dolan was selected as principal of Deerfield SchiH>l in Mountainside, where she over­saw the installation of a building wide computer network, supervised 50 pro­fessionals and 20 support stall mcmbci s and initiated un integrated system of school goals, professional improvement plans and staff development

In announcing Dr. Dolan’s appoint ment, which is effective Sunday, July I, Westfield Superintendent of Schools Dr William J. Foley stated. "Dr Dolan has done an outstanding job as principal of Franklin and I am excited that she is willing to offer her enormous talent in manuging the personnel operations of the district. She will also be a mentor and adviser to the new building principal"

Westfield has begun its search lor a replacement for Dr. Dolan and Assistant Principal Patrick Rooney, who is retiring at the end of this school year

In accepting her new position, l>i Dolan .said, “I am delighted to have a renewed opportunity to work in Westfield which hus such a longstanding tradition and u profound dedication to excellence in education."

Dr Dolan holds both doctorate and master degrees in Educational Adminis­tration from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Edu­cation from Douglass College.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 5• A resident of Genesee Trail re­

ported the theft of several pieces of jewelry, including a ring, a watch and a necklace, altogether valued at about $6,000. There were no signs of forced enlry. police said.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7• Police received a report that a fence

was damaged at a paint store on South Avenue.

SATUKDAY, JUNE 9• Margaret Curlik-Blendolf, 54, ol

Westfield was arrested in the .WO block of Rounoke Road and charged with driving while intoxicated and with refusal to submit to a breath test. She was issued a summons anti released on her own recognizance.

• A Westfield resident repotted that his motor vehicle was damaged through an act of criminal mischief while it was parked in the lot of a South Avenue pizzeria. Authorities said all four tires on the vehicle were slashed and the hood of the vehicle was scratched and punctured.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10• Jeffrey Rezza, 27, of Scotch Plains

was arrested at Wychwood Road and Kimball Avenue and charged with driv­ing under the influence. He was subse­quently released to a responsible patty.

• An Evergreen Court resident re­ported that his house was forcibly en­tered and that a safe containing an undis-

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DIVERSE CAREER DAY...Edison Intermediate School in West field held If# fourth annua! Career Awareness Program recently with over 45 professionals who made classroom presentations In the sixth, sesenth and eighth graders. A wide array of professions was represented. Including research scientists, writ­ers. athletic trainers, pilots, surgeons and others. Animal trainer klm Krafsky shows her latest project, a young fawn, to Edison School Principal C beryl O’Brien and Career Day Coordinator Gloria Whlle-James, a guidance counse­lor al the school.

WESTFIELD - Brown University in Providence. R I. has revealed that Westfield residents Thomas Kian Reagan. Katherine Adams Bali and Joanna Lynn M cG onigle . and Mountainside residenl Kristin Eliza­beth Chabala received their Bach­elor of Arts Degrees during Brown's 233rd Commencement on Monday, May 28,

fhom as, the son of Mark E. Reagan ol Westfield und Madeline S. Reagan of Westfield, earned his Bachelor of Arls Degree in Business Economics and History.

Katherine, the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Frederick Ball o f Wesllield, received her Bachelor o f Arts De­gree in Anthropology and Visual Arts.

Joanna, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McGonigle o f Westfield, earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Biology.

Kristin, the daughter o f Dr. and M rs. John C. C h a b a la o f Mountainside, received her Bach­elor of Arts Degree in Psychology. For the past two years, Kristin was the musical director for the Higher Keys, Brown's oldest co-educational a cappella group,

WHS Spanish Language Pupils Excel During National Exam

closed amount of cash, as welt as gold coins and personal papers, was removed from the premises

MONDAY, JUNE !1• Joseph Liana. 21, of Middlesex and

Joseph Shallcy, 20. of Colonia were ar rested at East Bread Street und Mountain Avenue and charged with disturbing the peace for allegedly fighting republic. ShaJley was additionally charged with driving while intoxicated. Both were released mi their own recognizance to a responsible party.

• Police received a report from Jefferson Elementary School on Boule­vard that a window was broken on the Landsdowne Avenue side of the building.

WESTFIELD - Chairwoman of the Department o f Foreign Lan­guages at Westfield High School (WHS), Dr. Suzanne Jacobus, an­nounced that Spanish language stu­dents at WHS have been awarded the following recognition by the New Jersey Association o f Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

Forty-four WHS students took the National Spanish Examination. In New Jersey, approximately 1,800 stu­dents took the exam. In the United Slates, approximately 73,642 took the exam.

The rankings follow:Spanish 2: Amanda Glickman. 2nd

Honorable Mention and Jeremy Mac Kechnie, 6th Honorable Mention.

Spanish 3: Eileen Gcssner, 2nd Honorable Mention; Christina Me Cabe, 5th Honorable Mention; Gil Arhitsman, 6th Honorable Mention and Oriee Matmon, 6th Honorable Mention.

Spanish 4: Katherine McGuiness, 3rd Place; Michael Quintanilla. 2nd Honorable Mention; Alvaro Guerra,

Deck Opponents To Hold Rally This SaturdayWESTFIELD — Opponents

of a parking deck at Elm and Prospect Streets in Westfield will hold a “rally io dump the Elm Street deck” on Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. on Elm Street near Trader Joe’s, rain or shine.

“Worried about the impact of the parking deck at Elm and Pros­pect Streets? Concerned about the safety o f our ch ild ren? Troubled about increased traffic

t and pollution? Object to spend- , ing $12,000,000?, a statement issued by rally organizers asked members o f the community.

“Join together with residents and families in a rally to let the Mayor and Town Council know that we j are united in our concerns,” the statement continued. Parents arc encouraged to bring their children, babies and strollers.

For more information, please call Julie Diddell at (908) 232- 9376, Cathy Dudley at (908) 232- 2942, Jim Boyes at (908) 232- j 5716, or Lynne Barner at (908) 232-6037.

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Spanish 5: Victoria Me Cabe, 7th Honorable Mention.

Westfielder Craig Hein Earns Bachelor’s Degree

WESTFIELD - Craig Hein, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hein o f Westfield, was awarded a Bachelor o f Fine Arts Degree during ceremo­nies held at Avery Fisher Hall in Lincol n Center by New York's School o f Visual Arts.

A 1997 graduate of Westfield High School, Craig has exhibited his work al galleries in New York and will continue his studies for a Master of Fine Arts Degree at the School o f Visual Arts this fall.

Gregory Ian Sherman Graduates Phillips

W E STFIEL D - G regory lan Sherman of Westfield, the son of Dr. Richard A. Sherman and Dr. Marcella S. Bemson, was one o f .300 Phillips Academy seniors to graduate on Sunday. June 3, in the school’s 223rd Commencement Ceremony.

Gregory rowed on the Varsity Crew. He served as P residen t o f the A.D.A.A.C. and Business Manager of WPAA, 91.7 F.M.

He plans to attend Yale University in the fall.

Dr. BottorfT Receives Doctor of Osteopathic Med.

WESTFIELD - Dr. Adam Brown Bottorlf has completed the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree as a member of the second graduating class of ihe Arizona College o f Os­teopathic Medicine (AZCOM ) at Midwestern University in Glendale, Ariz. An official graduation cer­emony and conferring o f degrees look place in Glendale on Sunday, May 27. '

Dr. Bottorff is the son o f Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bouorff. After graduating from Westfield High School in 1990, he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rutgers University in 1995. He will be completing his internship at St. Francis Hospital in Jersey City.

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' Alan M. Augustine Dies Following Long Illness

— .................— ■ comnuto room m m i — —eaves, Mr. Auguttine crafted a safe needle bill. Ax a legislator, he crafted one of the first policies addressing identity theft in the nation, accord­ing to Union County Prosecutor Tho­mas V. Manahan

The prosecutor said that piece of legislation followed a symposium on identity theft that took place in 1998. “Alan wax just a wonderful human being,” Mr. Manahan said.

■'It's a tremendous loss. What a wonderful, wonderful man." said Robert O ’Leary of the prosecutor's office. He explained that Mr. Augus­tine had been a longtime supporter of law enforcement.

Mr. Augustine served as mayor in1979. 1991 and 1996.

Scotch Plains Township Manager Thomas E. Atkins told The Westfield Leader that the words “integrity and honesty come to mind" when think­ing of Mr. Augustine.

“I always told him that the one thing he should do is give seminars to elected officials on ethics in gov­ernment," Mr. Atkins said. “If any­thing gave the slightest appearance of conflict, he wouldn’t touch it." He said Mr. Augustine was also “a strong supporter of professionalism in gov­ernment at the local, county and state levels."

Mr. Atkins noted that Mr. Augus­tine, as a member of the council in1980, had backed Mr. Atkins’ ap­pointment as Township Manager. “Even after he left local govern­ment. 1 continued to work with him as a Freeholder, Freeholder Chair­man and Assemblyman," he said.

"He was a real gentleman and one o f my favorite people. The causes he championed were not for big busi­ness or big political contributors, hut for people with problems.” the Town­ship Manager said. And. Mr. Atkins said, “he loved Scotch Plains. He was our biggest cheerleader.”

Former Scotch Plains Mayor Gabe Spera, who served on the Township Council with Mr. Augustine in the early 1980s, also recalled Mr. Au­gustine as “probably the most hon­est, decent and ethical individual you will meet. He dedicated his life to helping people and was a role model for all o f us in politics."

Mr. Spera, who called Mr. Augus­tine “the most popular person in Scotch Plains,” said he plans to form a committee to raise funds for a monument to Mr. Augustine that will hopefully be placed on the Village Green at the com er o f Park Avenue and Front Street.

Mr. Spera noted that Mr. August­ine, as mayor, had originated a pro­gram called "The Listening Post," in which the mayor and council mem­bers were available to speak with residents on Saturdays at the Mu­nicipal Building.

“Anyone who ever came to a coun­cil meeting always had Alan’s ear. He’s going to be sorely missed in Scotch Plains,” he said.

Freeholder Linda d. Slender served as a Fanwood Councilwoman at the same time Mr. Augustine was a mem­ber of the Scotch Plains Council. “1 knew him to be a genuinely kind man; someone who cared about the community," she recalled fondly. “He always made people feel comfort­able," she said.x noting thal she was appreciative of Mr. Augustine's kind words during her first run for Free­holder in 1993.

Former Union County Republican Chairman Frank X. McDermott of

Westfield said as a Union County Freeholder. Mr Augustine "really dedicated himself to the taxpayers ’’ He said Mr. Augustine always wanted to be a state representative and was persistent until he achieved this goal in 1992.

“He was great for constituent ser­vices," Mr McDermott stated, not­ing the former Assemblyman worked hard to find a solution through legis­lative serv ices or administratively to solve problems faced by constitu­ents.

“Everybody loved Alan,” he said.Funeral services and burial were

private. A memorial service will be held Sunday. June 24. al 2 p.m. at The P resby terian C hurch in Westfield. Memorial donations may be sent to The Center For Hope Hos- pice in Linden,

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“We have people from the north side and the south side. We have resi­dents. we have professionals, we have ihe downtown represented We have people who served on other boards,” the Mayor explained. "1 can't tell what their party affiliation is. It is not im­portant for me to know that "

Mayor McDermott, who attends Saturday sessions to detail what progress the town is making on park­ing and to learn ihe com m ittee’s progress, said the committee is non­political by choice so thal the group can have a good dialogue that results in an unbiased report.

“ I did not bring it (the committee) up to anyone on the council because my philosophy was, if it doesn't work, this could he viewed as just another committee that is really not neces­sary,” the Mayor said in explaining why he created the committee with­out the knowledge of council mem­bers.

The council first learned of the com­mittee al a special meeting of the governing body that was held with Rich And Associates, the town’s park­ing consultant, in May.

The six criteria on which Ihe com* mittee was asked lo report are size, location, traffic and safely issues, cost and aesthetics of a parking deck.

Committee members have done ev­erything from counting the number of used and unused spaces in the down­town to visiting with staff at NJ Tran­sit for answers to particular questions they posed on Westfield's parking capacity issues.

Mr. Cataldo had approached the Mayor with the idea for a citizens’ committee to address parking issues - a concept which the Mayor said he had also been contemplating when Mr. Cataldo made his recommenda­tion. The Mayor, in turn, said he wanted the committee to include both sides of the parking deck issue, to ensure everyone is part of the input

Mayor McDermott said he does not believe the town can resolve parking woes of commuters, employees and shoppers all at once, thus the town must decide which problem it wants to resolve first, including the location for a deck, to accomplish this feat.

As Planning Board Chairman. Mr. Newell is giving the committee a vi­sion as to how the downtown is ex­pected to be developed over the next five to 10 years, so members can get an idea as to what future parking needs will be.

The town is conducting interviews this week with candidates for the newly-created position of parking manager. That person is expected to be on the town payroll by Wednesday, August I.

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Blue Devil Boy Netters ShareW. C. Crown, Finish 17-7

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Facing several of the best teams in New Jersey may not help the won- lost percentage, hut it certainly will help raise the level of play. This year, the Westfield High School boys ten­nis team have played top-ten teams such as Millhum. Columbia. Sum­mit and Livingston and finished with a respectable 17-7 overall record.

David B Corbin lor The Leeder and The TlmeeBlue Devil Ryan Jones

Thai competition kept the Blue Dev­ils atop the Watchung Conference with a 13-1 record and earned them a share of the title w ith Scotch Plains- Fanwood.

W estfield’s only senior, Ryan Jones, finished 13-8 and placed third in the Union County tournament (UCT) with a 6-1. 6-1, win over Raider John Corbin, His only UCT loss came in the semifinals to top-

David B. Corbin for 7he Leeder and The TlmeeBlue Devil CrtfTln Maloney

seeded Steen Sehnert of Summit.JuntorGrifftn Maloney faced many

of the best first singles players in the state and earned an impressive Id-7 record. Additionally, he gave UCT champ Ryan Hel'tcr of Summit a run in the sem ifinals and eventually wound up third with a, 7-5, 6-0, victory over Felix Mil o f Dayton.

A superb season was turned in by sophomore third singles player Dave Eisenherg who amassed a 20-4 record and grabbed a UCT crown.

"To me. he had the best season with an individual championship in the Union County tournament And his losses came to some of the top people in the slate," Blue D evil H ead C oach G eorge Kapner pointed out.

M ore im pressive was Bisenherg's sportsmanship on the court during the UCT finals. On a close call, during match point. Eisenberg immediately gave his opponent the benefit of the doubt, prolonging the match.

“Since there is no ref in high school tennis and the individual players make the call, if there is a bad call, there is no recourse," said Kapner. “So you can see that he gave a favorable call" (to his opponent).

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ANZELONE GETS PERSONAL-BEST IN 3200 METERS

CORBIN GETS 3RD MVP. THOMPSON HAS BEST RECORD

Raider Netmen Establish Tie For W. C. National Division

Raider Ray Williams Wins Meet of Champions 400 M

By DAVID R. CORBINSpefHtlh Wnnm for The Weufleld trailer.md the lime*

Determination and hard training paid off as Scotch Plains-Funwood High School junior Ray Williams flew across the finish line in :47.31 to win the state title in the 4(H) meters at the Meet of Champions (M(X') in South Brunswick on June 6. Several additional local athletes also had fine showings at the MOC.

Williams was the man to heat in the 4(H) meters as he had been re­cording the best times in the state throughout the season and came into the MOC undefeated.

Running out o f lane 3. Williams had fair acceleration out of the block hut, by the final turn, was still a few steps behind John Morris of Camden.

Once on the straightaway. Williams picked up his pace and blew by Mor­ris in the final 20 meters.

"I wasn’t worried about anybody.I wanted to relax, not to panic and run my own race. I just wanted to get out as fast as I could, but I don’t think I got out very fast today. I wanted to keep just behind everybody, relax a little bit, then turn it on when 1 needed to." suid Williams.

And he did turn it on in the final 150 meters, “t knew this was my last race in Jersey this year, so I hud to gut it out and find out what I had."

As lie had all season. Williams pointed out the strong support from iiis coaches; however, the coaches would probably agree that he has had all the tools that it takes to he a

champion. Williams appears to take academies seriously also as he scored 1180 in his SAP's his first time.

”1 don’t really like taking tests like that, hut I studied hard and got the I ISO the first time.”

Raider senior Dcrrion Aberdeen, who will attend the University Mary land Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, qualified for the MOC in the long jump and the high jump and came away with a sixth place in the long jump with a distance of 21 ’9”.

Aberdeen, who had exceeded 22 feet this season on a few occasions, commented, "1 was feeling good going down the lane hut on the last two jumps, I cleared 22 hut fouled on both.

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David B Corbin for TTw Weetfletd l eeder and The TlmeeMOC CHAMPION IN THF 400 METF.KS...R«lder Junior Ray Will­iams crosses the finish line first to become the MOC 400-meter winner.

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By DAVID B. CORBINSpecialty W ntten for The WeitftrlJ trader and The limn

Something very new occurred this Season wilh ihe Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School hoys tennis learn. Nol only did the Raiders finish 19-6 and place fourth in ihe Union County Tournament hut they defeated rival Westfield for the first lime in their existence and lied for first in the Watchung Conference National Di­vision.

"Thai says a lol for ihe Westfield

Sogram.” said Raider Head Coach ave Blackman. 'T hat means they

beat us around 78 times in-a-row.” The Raiders were led by senior

Co-Captains Gennady Bckkelman at first singles and John Corbin at sec­ond singles.

Bekkelman finished 14-13 and was a two-year starter, finishing his ca­reer at 26-26.

"He had great commitment and never m issed a varsity m atch,” pointed out Blackman.

This year. Corbin, a four-year var­sity starter, finished 20-7 and com­pleted his final high school match with a win over Westfield's Dave Eisenberg.

‘T h a t was a quality win for John. Eisenberg’s a very good player," said Blackman.

As a freshman. Corbin finished 12-7 at No. 2 doubles and in the following year at No. 3 singles he finished 15-5 and was selected team MVP. Last year, he won the Union County tournament (UCT) at No. I doubles, was again selected MVP and finished 23-4. Additionally, he

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was named First Team All-Area and All-Union County al No. I doubles.

Corhin, who will be attending St. Bonuventure University in Clean, N.Y., finished his high school career at 70-23 and was again selected MVP and received the Sportsm anship Award.

"He was a major factor in our success as a team these past four years. He's just been a warrior." ex­pressed Blackman, “He is such a positive kid. 1 wish I had a 100 like

Senior Dave Jacober finished 14-9 n b v in o rtm ihtes ond s in g le s, an d jun ­

ior Terry Levine hud an 11-10 record playing doubles and singles. Playing primarily at second doubles, fresh­man Joe Wilkinson had a super, 21- 6. record and placed third in the (UCT). He also won at No. 3 singles in the victory over Westfield. Unfor­tunately, Wilkinson will he moving to Virginia this summer.

Freshman Mike Thompson had a spectacular, 22-5, season primarily al second doubles. He was the other half o f Ihe dynamic freshman duo who took third in the UCT at No. 2 doubles. Thompson won al No. I

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BySETHAlIOENSTEINSpenally Written for Ike Weetfleid I ruder and Ihe lim n

Winning eight out xtf their last 11 games, and healing some traditional rivals, like Cranford und Union was a good sign for Ihe Westfield High School baseball team. However, the Blue Devils, who finished 14-10, tell slightly shorl o f their goals with a loss to Plainfield in (he Union County Tournament, and a loss to second- seeded West Orange in the semifi­nals of the North Jersey Section II Group IV tournament.

Juniors Jay Cook und Mike Sofka, and senior Mike Duelks amassed notable statistics at the plate, with respective batting averages of .424, .417, and .407. Cook and Josh Ludmcr led the team with four home runs apiece. In terestingly , both Ludmer and Sofka broke the previ­ous Westfield High School record for being hit by pitches, with nine and eight, respectively.

Sofka led Ihe team in runs scored and on-base percentage, and in Ihe words of Head Coach Boh Brewster, “was also the most consistent hitter."

“Jay (Cook) went on a tear at the end of the season, hut Mike (Solka)

PART OF THE DEVILS’ FUTURE—Junkir Brett Meant, diving back to first base, was effective offensively and defensively and plans to be a shining star next year.

hit well throughout the season I think he was always ubove .400,” said Brewster.

Duelks was also a consistent fac­tor at the plate. He knocked in 27 runs, was third on Ihe team in bulling averugc, and as a testament to team play, nud live sacrifice flies.

Bui if Sofka and Duelks were con­

sistent. then Cook was just outstand­ing at certain times. He led the leant in hulling average. RBI, slugging percentage and home runs.

Cook also dom inated on the mound. In 58 innings, lie hud un earrted-run average of 2 .17 and struck oul 59 haliers (15 of them looking).

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Raider Softballers Emerged As One of UC Top Teams

By DAVID B L O K H INS/w. iall\ Written for I hr Wra/ifld trader and Ihr Timet

Four years ago, the Scotch Plains- Fanwood softball team began its climb from a less than mediocre team and emerged to Ihe top rungs of the Union County status ladder this year. This successful rise to prominence can be attributed primarily to the hitting of seniors Katie Church, Megan Miller and Katie Blotn and Ihe superb pitching of senior Alicia Piniat.

As freshmen, Church, Miller, Blom and Piniat used their skills to convert a sub-,5(H), IW7 season into a 12-8 season in 1998. The improvement continued as the Raiders finished 16- 7 in 1999 and 17-7 last year. This year, the Raiders received the top seed in the Union County tourna­ment, although falling to Governor Livingston in the finals, and finished 20-7 lor a four-year record of 65-29.

First baseman Miller, in her mar­velous varsity career, collected 90 hits in 209 at bats for a .430 batting average (BA) and rapped 20doubles, 13 triples and three home runs while stealing 35 bases. Also, she had 65 RBI and 50 runs scored. This year, she had a .383 BA, was second in RBI with 25 and scored 19 times.

"She was an outstanding hitter and a fine first baseman lor three years," said Raider Head Coach Frank But/.. "This year she bruised her cutching hand and did not have as outstanding year offensively as she did last year, hut she did well."

Church played third base until she took over the catching duties in her senior year. Church clanged 77 hits for u .359 career BA. Additionally, she thumped four home runs, 12 triples and 13 doubles while collect­ing 62 RBI and 69 runs scored. This season, she batted a cool .366 with 31 hits, three home runs, 24 runs scored and a team-leading 31 RBI.

PUBLIC NOTICE * 3SHERIFF'S SALE

SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F -14629-99

CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN­TIFF vs. HUGO PADILLA & PILAR PADILLA, HIS WIFE; JOSE I. CABRERA, ET ALS, DEFENDANT,

CIVIL ACTION. WRITOF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 07, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtu© of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza E lizabe th , New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE AD., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

Thejudgment amount isONE-HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND TWENTY SIX & 64/100 ($198,026.64).

All that certain tract or parcel of land and premises situate, lying and being In the CITY of ELIZABETH, County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Also known as Tax Lot No. 1008 W07 in Block No. 7 on the Tax Assessment map of theCITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07202.

More commonly known as 29 PALMER STREET, ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07202.

BEGINNING at a point in the northerly side of Palmer Street distant along the same easterly 100 feet from the corner formed by the intersection of the said northerly side of Palmer Street with the easterly side of Sec­ond Avenue; thence (1) North 14° 48' West and parallel with Second Avenue 92.75 feet; thence (2) North 73° 50' East 27 feet; thence(3) South 14” 48' East and parallel with the first course 93.39 feet to a point in the said northerly side of Palmer Street; thence (4) along the said northerly line of Palmer Street. South 75° 12' West 27 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING.

BEING also known as 29 Palmer Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey and Tax Account No. 07-1008, on the Tax Rolls of the City of Elizabeth, New Jersey.

BEING so much of Lot No. 17 and 2 feet off the Westerly side of Lot No. 16 as laid down on the "Map of Block “A” of lots late of John Peters in the City of Elizabeth", and recorded in Book 11 of Deeds for Union County, page 550, as is embraced in the above description, with a gore on Palmer Street, directly in front of said lots.

rw e aoove cfwertpttoft ts arawn fn accor­dance with a survey made by Victor Vinegra, dated September 8,1987.

Th«re is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY ONE THOU­SAND THREE-HUNDRED TWENTY A 89/100 ($221,320.89) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD. P C. Suite 201 7 Century Drive Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-755922 (WL)4 T 5/31,6/7 , 6/14& 6/21/01 Fee: $263.16

‘This year, we needed an experi- cnced catcher and Katie had origi­nally started as a catcher but I pul her at third in previous years because of her good hitting skills.” said But/.

Blom honed her skills at shortstop but also developed as a good clutch hitter. She had a career hatting aver­age of .314 with 45 hits, 34 RBI and 32 runs scored. This year Blom blos­somed with 2.3 RBI, 19 runs scored

David B. Corbin for Th» Loader and The TimmaK n itte r A tk in IMnlat

and a .325 BA.“Katie won the (shortstop) posi­

tion last year and, this year, had only a few errors,” stated But/. "What was really important was her very clutch hitting.”

Piniat guined her acclaim as a pitcher but was also proficient with the "metal stick” . This season, she had 33 hits, including nine doubles, seven triples and a home run, and batted .398. She led the Raiders in scoring with 30 and had 18 RBI. Known for her control on the mound,

PUBLIC NOTICESHERIFF'S SALE

SUPERIORCOURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-2166-00

BENEFIC IAL NEW JER SEY, INC,, D /B /A BENEFIC IAL M ORTGAGE CO., PLAIN TIFF vs. PETER SCATURO , JR AND SHARON SCATURO . HIS W IFE, ET ALS., DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 07. 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor. 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, E lizabeth , New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF JUNE A D , 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount isONE-HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN & 51/100($198,007.51).

A ll tha t certa in Lot, p lace o r parcel of land, w ith the b u ild ings and im prove­m ents thereon erected, situate, ly ing and being in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union State of New Jersey:

BEGINNING in the southerly line of Loomis Street 209.74 feet easterly from the Intersection of the same with the easterly line of Fourth Avenue, as shown on map of LaFortuna Park, property of Frederick H. Tiplin, and running

thence (1) In an easterly direction along Loomis Street. 25 feet to the westerly line of Lot No. 23 on said map:

thence (2) In a southerly direction 112.50 feet, more or less, to the rear line of Lot No. 26 on the aforesaid map;

thence (3) along the same in a westerly direction 25 feet to the easterly line of Lot No. 27 on said map;

thence (4) along the same in a northerly direction 112.50 feet, more or less, to the said southerly line of Loomis Str eet and the place of BEGINNING.

BEING known and designated as Lot No. 25 in Block "E” as shown on Map of LaFortuna Park field on Januarv 18 1909 as Map No. 33-B.

Township/City: Oizabeth Lot No : 25 Block No.: E Street Address: 322 Loomis Street There is due approximately the sum of

TWO-HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND TWENTY EIGHT & 46/100 ($208,028.46) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY,P C. - LAW OFFICES Suite 600216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH-755902 (WL)4 T S'24, 5/31.6,7& 6/14/01_________________ Fee: $244.80

Lady Highlanders Conclude Successful Softball Season

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The winning tradition was kept intact as the Governor Livingston High School sotiball team won the Union County title and the Mountain Valley Conference title, advanced to the New Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 finals and finished 23-3. Addition­ally, four-year varsity starter, senior catcher Jenny Calabrese, has been rceogni/ed as the best all-around softball player in Highlander his­tory.

"The past sis years our teams have won 20 or more games," said Head Coach Jerry Britt. “ It's a tribute to

I .auren Beasley, recorded a ,351 bat­ting average (BA) with 27 hits, two triples anil 18 RBI

"My preseason was the most im­portant, as I developed confidence with my bat. while developing the skills to play third base." explained Beasley.

Beasley concluded her career at the UCT against Scotch Plains- Fanwtxxl with a spectacular play." That's a memory I will forever cher­ish," said Beasley.

Sophomore Kathleen Drcitlcin. who excelled at first base, accumu­lated a .3 10 BA with 22 hits, a home run. a triple, two doubles and 19 runs

petition and from each other,"The Highlander future remains

bright Sophomore standout short­stop. Peggy Lallis, baited ,356 with one home run and 17 RBI, Junior Kem Mixire had a .314 average w ith 23 RBI. 27 runs scored, including two home runs. Sophomore Becky Rrngwood baited .317 with four home runs and 19 RBI. Junior, Kristen Hauser glowed with a .378 BA, 11 RBI, one home run and a triple while scoring 18 runs Junior Cecilia Fiore and sophomore Su/anne Hopkins will also add clout in the lineup.

"Our girls learn early on that hafd work and lots o f effort is the only

Piniat finished her career 49-19 with a 1.4 earned run average and yielded just 80 walks in 442.3 innings while tanning 409 opponents and limiting them to a mere .200 BA.

“She was special! She was the mainstay o f our team for three years,” stressed But/. “She gave up very few walks. Her strikeout to walk ratio was very high and she played her field position very well. And, she had a great hitting year as a senior."

This season, the Raiders also got a lot of offensive and defensive assis­tance from junior second baseman Kellie l.aForge and sophomores third baseman Caitlin McNelis and out­fielder Lindsay Pennella. Also, fresh­man Shanayia Willis provided some timely clout to the lineup.

LaForgc was a vacuum at second and always found herself involved in a majority of putouts. As the Icadoff hitter, she was second on the team with a .435 BA and 28 runs scored and led in hits with 40 and stolen bases with 12. She also knocked in 20 runs.

"She did a super job of fielding and rotating on the bunt. As a Icadoff hitter, she got the offense started," But/ pointed out.

McNelis was a pleasant surprise and led the Raiders with a steaming .486 BA, amassing 36 hits, 27 runs scored, 18 RBI and nine stolen bases. Pennella batted .364 with 24 hits, 23 runs scored, 17 RBI and five stolen bases. Willis stepped up from the junior varsity and bail several game­winning RBI, including a key home run. and finished with a .353 BA.

"She is probably one of the best hitlers on the team,” said Butz of McNelis. “But she is also a good pitcher and will vie with (freshman) Laura Man/i for the position next year."

Outfielder Megun Reddington had a .242 BA as did Amy Ondeyka. Kelly Lusk scored 10 runs in just 31 at bats and Shannon Gallagher was 5-for-l4 with six runs scored and six RBI for a .357 average.

“I was very proud of all of my outfielders. They showed a lot of poise defensively,” concluded Butz.

Although Ihe quality seniors will be missed and a few positions must be filled, the Raiders' softball future still looks strong with several tal­ented players returning,

PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS(L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO;

TAY CLARK

You are hereby summoned and required to sorve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P C,, Plaintiffs Attorney, whose address is 4 Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey, 07012, an answer to the complaint (and amend­ment to complaint, it any) filed in a civil action in which NATIONAL CITY MORT­GAGE CO. is P lain tiff and WILLIAM ANDERSO Ig AN D EVER LIN A L. ANDERSON, HIS WIFE, el als. are Defen­dants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, UNION County and bearing Docket Number F-2576-01 within 36 days after June 14, 2001 exclu­sive of such dale, II you fall to do so, judg­ment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded inthe complaint (and amendmentto complaint, if any) You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Com­plex, 25 Market Street. CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey. 08626. In accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure.

This action has been instituted lor the purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated October 29. 1997, made by WILL 1AM ANDERSON AND EVERLINA L ANDERSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Morlgagor(s), to NATIONAL CITY MORT­GAGE CO. DBA COMMONWEALTH UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY, re­corded on October 14.1998, in Book 6898 of Mortgages for UNION County, Page 162, and subsequently assigned to the plaintiff; and (2) to recover possession of and concerns premises commonly known as:1413COOLIDGE,PLAINFIELD NEW JERSEY 07060.

If you are unable to obtain an attorney, youmavnommunlratewIththeNew, io—o'-Statc Bar Association by calling (908) 249:5000 You may also contact the lawyer referral service of UNION the County of Venue by calling 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Venue by calling 908-354-4340

You, TAY CLARK, are made a party de­fendant to this foreclosure action because you hold a mortgage/lierv’judgmentthat may affect the mortgaged premises and the mortgage being foreclosed herein. You are entitled to Notice of this action for any right, title, claim or interest you may have in. to or against said mortgaged premises

Dated: June 6. 2001DONALD F. PHELAN, Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey

FRANK J MARTONE, P C.4 BRIGHTON ROAD CLIFTON. NEW JERSEY 07012 1 T -6 /1 4 /0 1 . The Leader Fee:$55.59

Fred LMomts for Thp Lmdpr and TTm TimmHighlander Jen Calabrese

Fred Leeomte lor Tlte W m lfW d Laadar and The TimmHighlander pitcher Lindsay Sheppard

the girls. We’re strong at ail the lev­els, with the JV ’s having won the County Tournament two consecu­tive years, while the freshmen also went undefeated the past two years, primarily due to a good influx of players from Mountainside."

In her own quiet way, Calabrese's leadership, effort, hard work and dedication made her the champion she is. Calabrese was selected 2000 All State, All County (three years), First Team Group 3, and played on the UCT championship team in 1999, 2001 and runner-up team in 2000.

I11 her career, Calabrese had 172 hits in 320 at bats, 109 runs scored, 85 RBI, 10 home runs, 19 triples and 27 doubles. Amazingly, she struck out just 12 times.

"Early in the year, we didn’t think this team was going to do as well, but they came through with emotion and heart. I found that you really need to play as a complete team, to trust the other eight people on the field in order to play your full potential. The fact that this team pulled together, had the trust and executed the plays made us champions. It's nice to leave having played on two different county championship teams. 1 hope some of what I shared with our younger play­ers will be rem em bered ," said Calabrese, who will attend Boston University in the fall.

Junior pitcher Lindsay Sheppard, was outstanding, finishing with 23 wins, a 1.66 ERA and 95 strikeouts while yielding 52 runs, 121 hits and 29 walks. S enior third basem an

PUBLIC NOTICESHERIFF'S SALE

SUPERIOR CO URT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION. UNIONCOUNTY. DOCKET NO. F-9170-96

1119 ELIZABETH AVENUE ASSOCI­A TES, L.L.C ., P L A IN T IF F vs. 1121 ELIZABETH AVENUE CORP.; DENNIS CARDONA; 61-65 G RO VE STREET ASSOC., DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, W RIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JANUARY 03, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown P laza , E lizabe th , N ew Je rse y on WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment am ount is THREE-HUN­DRED TH IR TY T H R E E TH O U SAN D THREE-H UN DR ED EIG H T & 16/100 ($333,308.16).

The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth , County of Unton and State of New Jersey.

It is commonly known as 1121 • 1125 Eliza­beth Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey.

It is known and designated as Block No. 9, Lot No. 485.

The dimensions are approximately 90 feet x 109.02 feet x 76 feet x 10 feet x 167.54feet x 24.73 feet x 95 feet (Irregular).

Nearest cross street: Situate on the North­erly side of Elizabeth Avenue. 122.58 feet from the westerly line o f West Scott Place.

Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S O FFICE OR FROM PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT-n - M n r n i ir -c '-rT T \ r>t a tafT ic n p « y r r > 0

NE YS Also subject to Tax Sale Certificate No. 4492. recording information unknown, date of sale 6/3/96 original amount $8,284.62

There is due approximately the sum of FOUR-HUNDREDTHIRTY EIGHT THOU­SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED NINETY TW O & 42/100 ($438,892.42) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County S h eriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjournthis sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

STERN, LAVINTHAL. FRANKENfeERG, NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLSuite 300293 Eisenhower Parkway Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 CH-755067 (WL)4 T -6 /14,6 /21,8 /28& 7/5/01 Fee: $218.28

scored."My parents, five brothers and two

sisters always tried to attend the games, cheering and supporting myself and the team, so that took away any type o f pressure," said Dreitlein, who also credits her team­mates. "Now that it's over. I think how great it was to have played on this championship team."

Sophomore center fielder Meghan Butler was devastating with a .53! BA and 39 runs scored while sw iptng 27 bases.

Asked what makes the G.L soft- ball program successful, Butler said. "M ost o f us cam e to Governor L ivingston High School having played together against pretty good competition at the lower level, so wc knew what to expect from gtxxl corn-

way you can play for Governor Livingston," Britt pointed out. “They become aware to make a strong com ­mitment to improve their skills, atti­tude and getting along with team- males while becoming leaders are all the essential things that contribute to becoming a champion on and off the field."

David B. Corbin for Thm Lmmdmr and Thm Tlmmm Blue Devil Dave Eisenberg

PUBLIC NOTICESH ER IFFS SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. CHANCERY DIVISION. UNIONCOUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-15190-00

STACIE PERSIN, MICHAEL PERSIN & LINDA TONN, PLAINTIFF vs. SUMRAJ HARILALL, ET ALS. DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 22. 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis­tration Building. 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, E lizab e th . New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF JULY A D .2001 at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

Thejudgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN­DRED TWENTY & 18/100 ($145,720 18).

The property to be sold is located in the city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 645 Magnolia Av­enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206

Tax Lot No. 792 in Block No. 7 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 55

feet wide by 75 feet long Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the east­

erly !!ns c?fMagr»g!!g Avenue 110 OTfsotfrorr. the southwesterly line of Trumbuli Street

There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOU­SAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT &98/100($158,628.98) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a fuH legal description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ATTORNEYS 1139 Spruce Drive PO Box 1024Mountainside, New Jersey07092-0024 1-908-233-8500 File No. XCZ 43180 CH-755933 (WL)4 T - 6/14, 6/21,6/28 & 7/5/01____________________Fee: $163.60

Devil Netters Share Conference Crown•— CONTINUED FROU PADS 11 mm

and Ryan Miller at first doubles fin­ished 15-7 jpid placed third in the UCT. At seednd doubles, junior Devin Pow er and sophom ore D oug Shineman had a 16-5 record and fin ished second in the UCT to Summit's Don Richards and Steve Djonne.

Five strong freshmen fared quite well with some varsity experience. Brant Miller and Rich Moran fin­ished with respective records of 6-0 and 6-1. Mike Checchio finished 5-1 and Alex Barrett finished 4-1 while Alec Jaslow had a 4-2 record.

"We should have a good, solid year ahead of us, but Sum m it, Livingston and Columbia also have a lot returning," explained Kapner.

Reflecting on the high point of the season, Kapner said, “Beating East Brunswick really established that these kids could play well."

For example, in the first game against Livingston, Westfield lost 5- 0, but in the second at the Section 2, Group 4 semifinals the score was 3.5-1.5.

Describing their success in the group championships, Kapner said, "We had some very gtxxl teams with some slightly better teams in our group. In the past, we have won with teams not as talented.”

PUBLIC NOTICESHERIFF'S SALE

SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY. CHANCERY DIVISION. UNIONCOUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-17394-00

DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs THERESA ZAMBUJO, ET AL, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 20. 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown P laza , E lizabe th , New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE A D , 9001 at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount is ONE-HUN­DR ED TH IR TY FO UR TH O U S A N D EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO & 17/ 100 ($134.882.17).

DOCKET NO: F-17394-00MUNICIPALITY: ElizabethCOUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW

JERSEYSTREET & STREET NO: 229Clark PlaceTAX BLOCK AND LOT NOS.: BLOCK

NO.: 1 LOT NO.: 31DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 FEET X 25

NEAREST CROSS STREET; 250 featfrom Second Street

SUPERIOR INTERESTS (If any): NONE There is due approximately the sum of

ONE-HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOU­SAND TWO-HUNDRED NINETY THREE & 35/100 ($141.293.35) together wtth lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

WILLIAM M.E. POWERS, JR. CHARTERED 737 Stokes Road PO Box 1088Medford. New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-755919 (WL)4 T - 5/31,6/7, 6/14A 6/21/01__________________Fee: $187.68

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The Westfield High School girls Lacrosse team ended its season on a negative note with a 20-10 loss to Hunterdon Central to send them home packing after playing one game in the state tournament. With a young core o f players the Devils were not expecting too much, hut a first round exit is not what they wanted.

The team worked around their ex­perience deficiency to pul up a 9-8 record and get better as the season progressed.

Senior Tri-Captain Jenny Korecky said. "The most important thing is the amount of improvement we had during the season. We had a brand new team who had never played to­gether and we just got better and better."

T ri-C apta ins, Korecky, K atie Schott and Julie Phelan anchored the tearii although shoulder surgery per­mitted Phelan from playing. This was a big loss for the team right from the start.

With three games left in the season the girls were 7-7 and on the border of not making states. With a trio of tgugh teams left to play the Devils stepped up and won two of three to move on. This brought them into the game against Hunterdon Central.

"Coming into the last game, we barely made it and we weren’t being unrealistic. But we were always hav­

ing fun and hoping to go further.” said Korecky. <

Other big w ins featured a 10-7 w in over Rutgers Prep, a 16-13 well- contested match against Newark Academy and a 16-14 squeaker over Kent Place.

Next year's squad will return 14 of 21 varsity players, including leading scorers Morgan Lang and Britlanv Miller.

"Morgan Lang is an outstanding lacrosse player, she’s so versatile and docs everything for the team. We relied on Brittany to put the bull intis the back of the net all season long." said Korecky.

Elyse Goldweitz and Elizabeth Perella will return to captain the team as well as Lang Sophomores Ashley Kent. Christine Pirot, Staci Spass and Julie Vanarelli will come back to play with a successful J.V team and the rest of the Devils who hope that next season will be their year.

The only question is who will take over Sara Beth Euwer's spot in be­tween the posts as the Devils take the field next year? Competing for the job will be this year's back up Vanarelli. J.V. goalie junior Jen Star and the freshman goaltender from this season.

Commenting on the upcoming sea­son Goldweitz said, “We had a few difficulties this year, but the J.V. Was strong so we will hopefully have a good season next year."

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HEART AND SOUL OF THE TEAM...Jen Korecky, center, has been a major inspiration for the Blue Devil girls lacrosse team this season.

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Raider Ray Williams Wins Meet of Champions 400 M

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W estfield High School senior Alexis Anzclone continued to im­prove her tunc in the 3,200 meters by finishing ninth w ith a time of 11:14 - more than seven seconds better than her previous personal best

"I tried to run a good first mile, definitely in the 5:30's. But I started to gel a little tired and lei (he race slip away from me. Bui. on the last straightaw ay. I saw the clock. And. I warned to break under the twenties and finish my season out strong." explained Anzclone

Blue Dev il Sara Burke missed her hid for high placement in the pole vault Nil did clear 8 '6’\ Senior CJ Dodge. with a tune of 4:26.92. fin­ished fourth in the Coed 1,600 w heel- chair race.

Governor Livingston Highlander Dana McCurdy finished ninth in ihc 400 hurdles with a G overnor Livingston High School record lime of 1:03.93.

“It was a school record by a sec­ond." said Highlander Head Coach Bill Gorski. "She smacked it. She did great"

McCurdy also placed second in her heal in the I IK) hurdles with a lime o f : 15 .1 hut did not place in the top eight overall.

Senior Highlander Maya Monroe leaped a height o f 5'4" to finish in an

eight-way tie for sixth in the high lump.

“It wasn't the best day I ever had I didn’t gel the steps down the way I would have liked. Nil I was very happy to he here." said Monroe.

Highlander junior Daria Szkwarko soared a personal-best 10 feel to finish seventh in the pole vault and senior Andrew Whitney cleared 13'6" to place fifth in the boys' event.

"She specializes in the pole vault and works with Whitney." Gorski pointed out. "That's definitely good for her."

Szkwarko. whose prev ious best was 9 '6 " al the Summit Relays lakes her pole vaulting quite seriously.

"We pract ice from 3 to 6 (o ’c loc k ) everyday Monday through Friday. I like to practice on Sundays if I can. I go to clinics in the summer and weigh! train. I used to he a gym nast. T h a t 's what got me started,” she said.

Rahway's Danny Johnson grabbed first in the 100 and 200 meters with respective times of .10.3 and :20.93. Emmanuel Daux of Linden won the 110 hurdles with a time of : 13.66. Although not placing in the top-eight. Union C atho lic Viking Katie Marshall finished sixth in her heat in the 3.2(H) meters with a time of 11:52.3.

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doubles in the victory over Westfield and ended up with the best winning percentage - 81% - on the team.

"Mike will most likely he my No.1 singles player next year," predicted Blackman. "He is a very strong and smart player on the court."

Rounding out the starting lineup is sophomore Josh Sanders who played all season at No. I doubles and fin­ished 18-7. He look fourth in the UCT and is expected to jump into the singles line-up nexl year.

Senior Rob Bugg finished 3-3 and hud a four-year vursily record of 20- II.

"Rob was the first player 1 would turn to whenever one of the starters was unavailable," said Blackman.

Senior Dave Sigmon, an excellent soccer player, finished 1-0 and was also a four-year varsity player who specialized in doubles.

Jen Korecky Receives Scholar/Athlete Award

Jenny Korecky was selected among all (male and female) Westfield High School athletes to receive the 2001 NJSIA A Scholar-Athlete award. Act­ing Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco addressed the scholar-athletes al a dinner in their honor al the Pines In Edison last month.

A letter sent from the Governor read, "It gives me great pleasure to congratulate you on being selected as a New Jersey Slate Interscholastic Athletic Association Scholar. You are among New Jersey’s finest and bright­est students, and I hope you continue to inspire others hy your example."

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On the way to a 5-3 record, opposing haliers managed a mere .242 average against his pilch of choice, a blazing fastball.

Brewster has high hopes for Cook s senior year. “Cook was feared as both a pitcher and a hitter. He has already tied the career home run record for the school. If he can im­prove in pitching as well as in hit­ting. he'll be even more of a force to be reckoned with," the coach said.

The other Westfield pitchers were also effective, and kept the Westfield

"Dave will always be able to look buck on his final high school tennis match where he won at No. 2 doubles in our victory over Westfield,” said Blackman.

Junior Eric Yang and sophomore Harry Yang finished 2-0 and 1-2, respectively. Sophom ore Simon Poplyansky finished 2-1 and will move into the starting line-up next year most likely us a doubles player. Senior Divya Mehta finished 2-0, sophomores Dan Kurttcr and Joey Pearson both finished 1-0 and junior Jesse Rogowsky finished 1-0. Fresh­man Adam Corbin, an excellent doubles player, finished with a 2-0 record. Blackm an believes that Corbin will most likely move into a starting position next year.

“We will be very young next year but will have experience under our belts," said Blackman.

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hats within striking distance. Senior lefty Nick Geissler went 5-2 with a 4.58 ERA, and struck out 34 in 47.33 innings. Brian Bulls went only 2-4. hut m the 35 innings he pitched, he had u 4.0 FRA anil five complete games. The team ERA wus 3.87, and the pitching staff limited opposing hatters to u meager .272 uverage.

What is perhaps the best news lor this team is that almost the entire starting lineup will return next year. Brewster is confident in the wuy that the team developed towards the end of the scuson, and expects them to improve even more next season, and make it to the finuls of the stale tournament.

“We hud u lot of underclassmen like Solku and Cook who stepped up this year. They are returning, and that can only he good for our record next year,” he explained enthusiasti­cally.

Whatever the outcome of next year, the end of this scuson wus an exciting one for Westfield baseball, and there is only optimism for a stronger leant next year.

PUBLIC NOTICETOWN OF WESTFIELD

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Antone» Pub & Grill 16, Nikm Detec­tive Agency H

Ron Ivory and Alan Fcigenbaum hil thrcc-run homers for Nilsen.Marion Jacobson Roofing 14, C omcast Cablevislon 5

Cleveland Horton was 3-for-3 as was Bill Monaco (4 RBI). Horton made sev­eral sparkling defensive plays. For Comcast, Ron Virgilio (3 hits), Karl Grossmann, Frank D’Amato, Pat Sanillo and Charles l^hman added two hits each.Rehabco 32, Union Center Savings Bank 23

For Rehabco, Ed Malko (6 hits, triple), Buddy Bra/uitis and Pete Osborn (3 hits), Bob Bierman (4 hits, HR), Lionel Genello and Phil Vellucci (4 hits). Dan D’Arcy (double and HR), Joe Mitarotonda (3 hits) and Bob Swigel (2 hits) for Union Center.Nilsen Detective Agency 20, The Of­fice 3

Alan Feigenbaum, Bruce Bilotti, Al Theresa and Lou Kruk led Nilsen with three hits each. Jerry Barrett and Ron Ivory hit two-run homers.Legg Mason 22, The Office 21

For The Office, Blair Rush was 5-for- 5, Larry Rehak scored five runs and Chip Weiss and Howard Smith homered. Comcast Cablevision 18, Antones Pub & Grill 1

Charles Lehman (4 hits), Tom Lombardi (3 hits, 6 RBI), Karl Grossmann, Pat Sarullo and Dorn Deo (3 hits each) for Comcast.Union Center National Bank 12, Legg Mason 9

Jim D’Arcy and David Bell (3 hits), Roger Grutzmacher, Bob Rcnaud, Sal Labella and Dennis Baker (2 hits each) for The Bank.Bottoms Up 16, Crest Refrigeration 0Bottoms Up 19, Union Center Savings Bank 3

PUBLIC NOTICETOWN8HIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

NOTICE Is hereby given that at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, held In the Council Chambers In the Municipal Building of said Townshlp on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, there was intro­duced, read for the first time, and passed on such first reading, the following ordinance:

AN O RDINANC E PE R M IT­TING GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 IN THE TOW NSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

The Purpose of the Ordinance: To allow any charitable organization to conduct games of chance (raffle) on Sunday, September 23, 2001 provided steps are taken to secure a license for the holding of same.

A public hearing for same will be held on Tuesday, June 26,2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any time and place to which a meeting for the further consideration of such ordinance shall from time to time be adjourned, and all persons Interested will be given an opportu­nity to be heard concerning such ordinance.

A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be­tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of same without cost.

BARBARA RIEPE Township Clerk

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~ ~ PUBLIC NOTICESHERIFF'S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-17891-00

ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAIN TIFF vs. AG OSTINHO G. DE CARVALHO A/K/A AGOSTINO GOMES DECARVALHO; ET ALS, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 21,2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, atthe Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, E lizabeth , New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2001 at two o'clock In the afternoon of said day. An successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount Is ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED & 97/100 ($156,900.97).

The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey.

Tax LOT NO. 923 BLOCK NO. 2COMMONLY KNOWN AS 18 SOUTH

SECOND STREET A/K/A 18-20 SOUTH SECOND STREET. ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY 07206

Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 50.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long.

Nearest cross Street: Situated on the BOUYHBAeTeHLY sH© of SOUTH s e c ­o n d STREET, 200.00feet from the SOUTH­WESTERLY side of ELIZABETH AVENUE

There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOU­SAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHT & 85/100 ($164,508.85) together with lawful interest and costs.

There Is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

SHAPIRO & KREISMAN,ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite J406 Lippincott Drive Martton, New Jersey 08053CH-755914 (WL)4 T - 5/31,6/7 , 6/14& 6/21/01___________________ Fee: $191.76

I LA M w L raSt. Jude 5 1 .133St. Blaise 3 2 .600St. Joseph 1 2 .600St. lames 2 4 .333St. Paul 1 4 .200

Saints Division:I LA M YU L paSt. Louis 3 2 .600St. Patrick 3 2 .600St. Thomas 3 3 .500St. M ichael 2 3 .400St. Anne 1 3 .200

Crest Refrigeration 32, Rehabco 17Mangel Realtors 18, LA Law 10

Mick McNieholas (4 hits), Dave Dempsey (3 hits), Al Daddio (3 hits, 2 triples) and Tom Dick (3 hits, triple) for Mangel. Bob Grant homered and Joe LaPlaca had three hits for the Lawmen. Creative Industries 15, II Glardlno Restaurant 8

For Creative, Ralph DelVacchio (4 hits) and Ed Malko, Bob Canales, Charles Brown. Joe Murano (3 hits each). Tom Price, Dean White. Ralph Hisenberger and John Anderson had multi hits for Giardino’s.Creative Industries 12, Mangel Real­tors 5

Dorn Deo, Bob Canales, George Mcrlo, Ed Malko and Sy Feingold (2 hits each) and Don Robertson (3 hits, HR, 3 RBI) for Creative. Mick McNieholas (3 hits) and Jerry Halfpenny and RichConzo (2 hits each) for Mangel’s.II Giardino Restaurant 14, Haven Sav­ings Bank 4

Lionello Genello (3 hits, HR) and Frank DeDomenico, Ralph Eisenbcrgcr, Dean White, Tom Price (2 hits each) for Giardino.

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TEAM W LAntones Pub & G rill 8 2Nilsen Detective Agency 7 2Bo ttom s Up 7 3Com cast C ab lev is ion 6 4Legg Mason 4 6

50 + DIVISION 2TEAM W LMarlon Jaconson R oofing 6 2The O ffice 3 7U nion Center Nat. Bank 3 7Crest Re frige ra tion 2 8Rehabco 1 7

60 + DIVISIONTEAM W LMangel Realtors 5 1Creative Industries 5 2LA Law 3 3Haven S avings Bank 3 4II G iard ino Restaurant 1 7

PUBLIC NOTICETOWN8HIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on

JUNE 21,2001 at 7:30 p.m. In the Munici­pal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zon­ing Board of Adjustment will hold a Special M eeting to consider the following appeal.

M ARKE EN TER PR ISES, INC., t/a Bow cra ft A m usem ent Park, a non-con­forming use in the ML-1 Zone, for a bifur­cated Use Variance to permit the Installa­tion of a water playground, a maintenance building and re-configured and additional parking at the property located at 2545 Route 22 W est, S co tch P lains, New Jer­sey (B lo ck No. 4802. Lo ts Noe. 9,10,11 and 12). Said proposals constitute an ex­pansion of a non-conforming, use, pursu­ant to Section 23-3.8 of the Zoning Ordi­nance. which requires the granting of a Use Variance.

All Interested persons may be present and be heard.

The file pertaining to this application Is In the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust­ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch Plains, and is available for public Inspection during regular office hours.

Linda M. Lies Secretary to the

Zoning Board of Adjustment Township of Scotch Plains

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PUBLIC NOTICESHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIORCOURTOFNEW JERSEY. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-10601-99

CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN­TIFF vs. FILLETTE VALESTIN; MARIE S. DORCEUS, ET ALS, DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 09, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, atthe Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, E lizab e th , New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2001 at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. Afl successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount is ONE-HUN­DRED TW EN TY TW O TH O U SAN D NINE-HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX & 47/ 100 ($122,976.47).

The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201, County of UNION and State of New Jersey.

Commonly known as: 1059 LAFAYETTE STREET, ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY 07201

Tax Lot No. 890 in Block No. 9 Dimension of Lot: approximately 25 feet

wide by 105.08 feet long.Nearest Cross Street: Catherine Street Sftuawd at a potnt on flt® nwmossTBrty

sideline of Lafayette Street distance approxi­mately 200 feet west from its intersection with the westerly sideline of Catherine Street.

There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOU­SAND ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE & 23/100 ($129,125.23) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

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SI. Jude 8, SI. Anne JSuccessive single* by Joe Matuska.

Sieve Ferro, John Chupko, Dennis Hercel, Tony Kerfilio. Billy Hicks and Tom Ulichny, highlighted a big second inning lor St. Jude Tony Williams con­tributed two hils for the losers.SI. Paul 13, St. Thomas 10

Jim Cassidy pitched and batted his team to victory. Glen Wale had (2 hils. 2 RBI), Norm Hansen (3 hils. 2 RBI) and Marty Marks(2 RBI. 2 hils, I HR) Keith Gibbons attempted to pitch and hat his team to victory but fell short.SI. Jude 9, S t Fouls 6

The middle of the Si. Jude lineup provided most of the offense in the fifth inning. Mike Rivera also provided fire power al the top of the order. Mark DeFmncesco, Al Antoine. Jim Sheehan and Tom Rulkowski all had three hits for St. Louis.SI. Blaise 10, SI. Patrick 7

St. Blaise chipped away a run In die fifth, the sixth and the seventh innings. Tom Stranicrti. Mike Camfteld and Frank Chupko hud two hits and two RBI each Rich Varsolana had three hits and two RBI For Si Patrick, late DiDonalo, Gerado Riepe and Tony Percomc had two hils apieceSt. Mk’hael 7. St. Joseph 6

Dennis Surburg's Si. Michael won it in the bottom ol the seventh. Larry Shaub and Bobby Pielhau had three hits each Joe Cocuzza contributed three RBI on two hits Malt Fugett had two hits and Oiree RBI for St. Joseph Together, ttie defenses made five double plays.St. Jude 6, St. Paul 3

Tom Ulichny, Paul Raphael. John Chupko had perfect nights at the plate Kevin "Bagels" made several quality plays at shortstop. Norm Hansen. John Reynolds, and Greg Gansel turned a good looking double play for St. Paul.St. Thomas 17, SL lands 8

The "Tom" boys scored eight runs in the fifth. Ed Marchelilis and Kevin Loncgran were the offensive slars. Mark DcFrancesco, Sieve Pirella, Jeff Fried- lander. Tony Dzicdzic and Al Rezza all had multiple hit games for St. Louis.St. Blaise 10, St. James 6

In a game played at Mill Campbell, named in honor of the Olympic Decathalon champion, Brian Williams and Rich Varsolona provided most of the firepower for Captain Tom Shcrwin's team. Boh Stratton and Jim Hoeizel had perfect nights at the plate for the Jimmies.

Westfield PAL Flag Football Sign-Up:Sign-up tor the Westfield PAL foot­

ball and NFL Flag football leagues will be held on Saturday, June 16, in front of the Town Bank of Westfield at their new location at the comer of Elm Street and Quimby from 9 a.m. until I p.m Applications can also he obtained from Kehler’s Athletic Balance Sporting Goods Store on South Avenue in Westfield. For additional information, please call the PAL office at (908) 233- 7105.

PUBLIC NOTICEBOROUGH OF FANWOOD

PLANNING BOARDNotice is hereby given that on June 27,

2001 at 8:00 p.m. In the Borough Hall of the Borough of Fanwoid at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal of Mr. James Chiariello for a minor and final subdivision (9.01 B) on the property at 194 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey also known as Block No. 15, Lots Nos. 18 & 18A on the Fanwood Tax Map. The following bulk variance Is requested from the Land Use Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood:

12.04E2 Nature of Deficiency: lot width Permitted: 75 feet Present: 60 feet Pro­posed: 60.9 feet and such other relief that the board may deem appropriate.

All Interested persons may be present and heard.

The file pertaining to this application Is available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Secretary of the Board at the Administration Offices of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey.

Mr. James Chiariello 194 North Martine Avenue

Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 6/14/01, The Times Fee: $27.54

PUBLIC NOTICE ~SHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIORCOURTOFNEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-5509-00

CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. CARIDAD PRADOS, ET AL., DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED SEPTEMBER 28,2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed l shall expose for sale by public vendue, atthe Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, E lizabeth , New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 2001 at two o'clock In the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgmentamount is ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO-HUN­DR ED NINETY T W O & 95/100 ($184,292.95).

Property to be sold is located in the City o f Elizabeth, County o f U n ion and Stata o f New Jersey

Premises commonly known as 740 Magie Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208

BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 1324, *BLOCK NO. 10, on the official Tax Map of me Ctty o f c m abe m

Dimensions: 40 feet x 100 feet x 40 feet x 100 feet

Nearest Cross Street: Craw ford PlaceThere is due approximately the sum of

TW O -H U N D R E D O NE THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE & 60/100 ($201,139.60) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

FEDERMAN AND PHELAN. P C.Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH-755602 (WL)4 T - 6/14, 6/21,6/28 & 7/5/01___________________ Fee: $177.48

WESTFIELD REPEATS AS C HAMPIONS...The Westfield Wave U-IO girls soccer te.m won 11* division of the Westfield Cup. repenting Its feat ofa year ago. The Wnve had to defeat some tough “select teanis from Staten Intend. K y 4 ) . Kockaway, Long Island and Morriatown to reach the finals where they defeated Scotch Plains 4-2. The championship highlighted yet another fun and successful season. Pictured, left to right, are; front row; C aroltne Alb a n ia . Adrienne Spiegel and Tara Handza; back row. Elizabeth Seh.wnl.ach, C asey Jo Williamson. Kate Sheridan, Katie Kline. Hannah Wharam. Taylor Manettl, Kim Rippergcr and Kathryn MacGulre.

Sparx Take Second in Westfield Cup, Down Wildcats in Season Finale

THIRD GENERATION I.AXERS...PIaying lacrosse is not always hard work as these third generation laxers indicate. Pictured, left to right, are: Jack Molloy, John Bohlinger, Tim Werner and Paul Werner.

Youth Lax Grows Up in Westfield

Steve Bohlinger. a former All-Ameri­can lacrosse player, and Chris Molloy, an outstanding midfielder at Hobart College, will run the 3rd and 4th grade program of Ihc Westfield Lacrosse Club. Fundamentals and fun arc the key learn­ing components for this age group. The enthusiasm and level of play has grown along with the popularity.

"We went from 30+ active partici­pants in 2000 to 65 this season," staled Bohlinger.

Starting in March, the group prac­ticed together twice a week with the emphasis on skill development and game fundamentals. By April, the boys were divided into four teams who played each other on a rotation basis each Saturday afternoon through May. Games usually began after 5 p.m. as to minimize conflicts with other sport activities.

Parent support has been critical to the growth and success of this program as many help coach and cheer on these boys. The dedication and commitment of these kids and their families lay a great foundation for the future of Westfield Lacrosse.

“We have a good thing and it’s only going to gel better," concluded Bohlinger. ‘The fun has just begun!”

~ ~ PUBLIC NOTICE ~BOROUGH OF FANWOOD

PLANNING BOARDNotice Is hereby given that on June 27,

2001 at 8:00 p.m. In the Borough Hall of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey IheFanwood Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider the appeal of Mr. Noel DeMarslco to widen his driveway on the property at 75 North Glenwood Avenge, Fanwood. New Jersey also known as Block No. 47, Lot No. 33 on the Fanwood Tax Map. The following bulk variance Is requested from the Land Use Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood:

18.06A Nature of Deficiency: driveway width Permitted: 10 feet Present: 9 feet Proposed: 19feet ends, .ch other relief that the board may deem app. oprlate.

All Interested persons may be present and heard.

The file pertaining to this application Is available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Secretary of the Board at the Administration Offices of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey.

Mr Noel DeMarslco 75 North Glenwood Road

Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 6/14/01, The Times Fee: $26.52

PUBLIC NOTICEBOROUGH OF FANWOOD

PLANNING BOARONotice is hereby given that on June 27.

2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Borough Hall o f the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Je rsey the Fanwood Planning Board will hold a public hearino to consider the appeal of Mr. Eric Barnett for a bulk variance to erect a deck on the property a t9 Shady Lane, r a rtwooa, New Jersey also known as Block No. 111, Lot No. 13 on the Fanwood Tax Map. The following bulk variance is requested from the Land Use Ordinance of the Borough of Fanwood:

12.04E5 Nature of Deficiency: side yard setback Permitted: 15 feet Present: 15 feet Proposed: 9 feet and such other relief that the board may deem appropriate.

All interested persons may be present and heard.

The file pertaining to this application is available for public inspection during normal business hours from the Secretary of the Board at the Administration Offices of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Avenue. Fanwood, New Jersey.

Mr. Eric Barnett 9 Shady Lane

Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 1 T - 6/14/01, The Times Fee: $26.52

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U-IO Sparx faced off against Westfield and fell, 4-2, in the championship round of the Westfield Cup on Monday, May 28. The Sparx’s efforts earned them second place. On Sunday, June 3, the Sparx downed the Edison United Wildcats, 2-

Scotch Plains M en’s Softball Standings:

DIVISION A (A s of Ju n e 6)

TEAMChecchlo Chiropractic Tha Stanley Cup Farrara’a Auto Cantar Thamla Pap AgainNeighborhood Peintlng DAL Locksmith Jade tele

DIVISION BTEAMChico's Ball Bonds Cellular Signal Plus Theresa's Mojave Grill Fridays Homestead MisfitsPanther Paintball/P. Office 1 8 0

w L i9 0 06 3 16 4 05 4 05 5 13 8 02 6 02 8 2

W L I6 0 09 2 08 3 03 5 02 6 02 7 01 8 0

I, in their season’s final game.Goalie Kelly Dyckman worked hard

and stayed on her toes throughout the half. Stephanie Glover demonstrated experl ball handling skills. Sheryl Markovits and Brittney Veeck kept up the pressure. Kimberley Shelus scored, amid further offensive play by Katie Comacchia and Jenna McGarry, and the half ended, 2-1. Westfield.

Although goalie Christina Camarda provided excellent goal tending Westfield managed to score two goals in the second half. Jennie Atlman scored the Sparx second goal.

Against the Wildcats, McGarry at­tempted multiple shois on goal, while Corinne Walker prevented Edison’sscor- ing attempt. Altman scored the half* only goal on a rebound. Goalies Jennifer Gassier and Camarda kept the opponent scoreless.

In the third quarter, Markovits look a daring shot on goal, while goalie Allman further frustrated the Wildcats. Led by Camarda, the Sparx completed a beauti­ful team goal in the fourth, during which Glover demonstrated impressive deflec­tion, and Dyckman contributed formi­dable goallending. The Wildcats did score in the final moments.

SP-F Unico Seeks Sponsors For Charity Golf Outing

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO will hold iis annual Frank J. Lestarchick Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, August 6. at Panther Valley Golf and Country Club in Allamuchy. UNICO is the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States.

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter is in its 27th year and has donated thou­sands of dollars to charities and local scholarships since its inception. The golf outing attracts over 130 golfers and lunch guests. Proceeds will be donated to the Deborah Hospital Foundation and other UNICO charities.

Each year this event has grown. Com­panies such as Time Inc.. Think Tek, Cindy Pools, 21st Century Shows and Rossi Funeral Homes have already com­mitted donations. Whether you have few dollars you would like to contribute or

would like to sponsor a hole, every little bit goes a long way.

For more information, please call the UNICO chapter at (908) 889-2200 qr visit http://community.nj.cqm/ UNICOSCOTCH PLAINS. Contribu­tions can be mailed to Scotch Plains- Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, P .O lf 10, Scotch Plains, 07076.

WTA M en’s Singl Tennis L adder Tc

F-SPYMCA Offers Multi-Sports Camps

The Fanwood-Scotch Plans YMCA will offer multiple sport camps over the summer, including Gymnastics for children. The variety of camps will offer activities for kids age 3 to 13 depending on the discipline.

The sports camps include; Gymnas­tics, basketball, golf and combo sports. For more detailed information, please call the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889-8880.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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SHERIFF’S SALESUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY,

CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-12700-00

F L E E T M O R T G A G E C O R P ., P L A IN T IF F v s . E F S T A T H IO S M A LE TO S ; D E N IS LE W IS ; JESUS M A R M O LE JO S . D E FE N D A N T.

CIVIL ACTION. W RITO F EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 28,2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, atthe Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown P laza, E lizab e th , New Je rsey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE A.D.,2001 at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount Is ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN- HUNDRED SIX & 82/100 ($137,706.82).

The properly to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey.

LOT NO. 836 BLOCK NO. 8COMMONLY KNOWN AS 524 JACK-

SON AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER­SEY 07201

Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 120.05 feet wide by 33.33 feet long.

Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the n u h t i iwearewLY sroe or j a c k s o n AVENUE, 350feetfrom the NORTHEAST­ERLY side of MARY STREET.

There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOU­SAND FIVE-HUNDRED NINETY FOUR & 86/100 ($148,594.86) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

SHAPIRO & KREISMAN,ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite J406 Lippincott Drive Martton, New Jersey 08053 CH-755693 (WL)4 T - 5/31,6/7, 6/14& 6/21/01___________________Fee: $187.68

J o M p h A lfano 31. David Ferio R obert Errazo 32. Ch rla Wendel G ary W asserman 33. Je ff Sobal Jaao n Sprung 34. M att DeSantia M ike G onnella 35. Peter Yu S tave Parker 38. Jim O alle lo T om Shannon 37. D onald Dohm Ruaaatl F ineate ln 38. DeweyRainvitte Dave Leiz 39. David M urottJa im e Celorlo 40. A n il Kapur C h ria Cam uto 41. Erneat Jacob Frank DeSantia 42. Todd K re ll P a te r M agiaraki 43. Steven Cheat) W aldon Chin A lb e rt C how M ike Feldm an D avid A rm etrong Law rence Se ltzer G eorge S lncox S im on Lee Jo h n Dalton A le x W inn lcker Jo n Eiaenberg A lle n Yu Leonard CereflceNeal Luppeecu L lo yd Marka Jam aa Bandar M ark Fiachbach T u ye n D ie p M ichae l Schuvart Steven Kreutzer Peter Sharpe B ill W ilhe lm R o n Errazo J o n p h Donnolo T on y B ritt A n d re w Roaa Stave Purdy

W arren Slao

PUBLIC NOTICE _SHERIFF'S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNIONCOUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-6395-00

CH ASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. VICTOR DOMINGUEZ, ET AL., DEFENDANT

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JULY 31, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue ol the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis­tration Building, t st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown P laza , E lizabe th , N ew Jersey oft WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF JUNEA.D.,2001 at two o'clock in the afternoon ofsaid day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED SEVEN TEEN TH O U SAN D SIX-HUN­D R E D E IG H TY FO U R & 24 /100 ($117,664.24).

Property to be sold is located in the Cityl o f E lizabeth , County o f U n ion and Stata o f N ew Jersey

Premises commonly known as 918 Anna;Street, Elizabeth, New Je rsey 07207 ) '

BE IN G KNOW N as LO T NO. t»T v BLO C K NO. 8, onlhe officialTax Map of the City of Elizabeth

Dimensions: 25 feet x 115 fee t x 25 feetxnsfeet

Nearest Cross Street: H enry Street There 1s due approximately the sum of

ONE-HUNDRED TW ENTY NINE THOU­SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED ONE & 43/100 ($129,801.43) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file t i the Union County Sheriffs Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjou J i this sale. * »

RALPH FROEHLtpH SHERIS

FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P C. * J « . Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont. New Jersey 06108C H -755480 (WL) ' *4 T - 5/24, 5/31,0/786/14/01__________________ Fee: $177.40

A Watthung Communications, Inc. Publication I l i r llliwlfu'lil llrn b rr and THE TIM ES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Thursday, Juno U, 2001 Pago 15

MOUNT A INSIDE SELECT BASEBALL TEAM—Robed W. D o w em . Sr., IrO. The Town Bank of Westfield's President and Chief Executive Officer, and Nicholas A. Frungillo. J r„ right. Senior Vice President. Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, presented the Mountainside Select Base­ball Team with a donation for their upcoming trip to Cooperstnwn, N.Y. where they will participate in the National American Tournament of Champions.

Town Bank of Westfield SupportsMountainside Team’s Quest

This summer 15 local athletes will he playing in the historic home of baseball legends - Cooperstown. N.Y. - as they participate in the National Youth Base ball Invitational Tournament at Cooperstown Dreams Park. Helping the athletes of The Mountainside Select Team reach their "field of dreams” is Westfield’s hometown bank. The Town Bank of Westfield, headquartered at 520 South Avenue in Westfield. The Bank recently presented a donation to the Team and its manager. John Amaife.

"The Tow n Bank of Westficld is proud to .support The Mountainside Select Team. The National Youth Baseball In­vitational Tournament is a great oppor­tunity for the young players of the team to play on a national level, leam more about their sport and baseball heroes, as well as to interact with teams from around our country," stated Robert W. Dowens, Sr., The Town Bank of W estfield’s Presi­dent and Chief Executive Officer, who

Sparx Stuns Mystics, Ties Shooting StarsThe Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sparx

soccer team shocked the Morris United Mystics, 3-2, and tied the Westfield Shooting Stars. 1-1, at the Westfield Cup on Memorial Day weekend.

Against the Mystics, Katie Comacchia netted two late goals after Jennie Altman got the Sparx on the board early with a nice goal off a rebound. Christina punanla displayed terrific goal tending and the rest of the team kept the pressure on by keeping the ball in the Mystics’ turf as much as possible. The winning goal came with 30 seconds remaining.

Jennifer Gassier and Camarda did Some excellent goaltending against the shooting Stars and combined with Brittney Veeck, Stephanie Glover and Allison Goldberg to hold them. Comacchia got the Sparx on the board with a slow roller that nestled in the net. Fine passing and footwork from Jenna McGarry and Sheryl Markov its followed.

presented the donation to the team and Mr. Amulfe.

The Mountainside team will play in one of the 11 weekly national tourna­ments at the Park which will be held from mid-June until August 31. Nine weekly champions as well as 39 other championship teams will qualify to par­ticipate in the National American Tour­nament of Champions (N.A.T.C.) in the last week of August. National and inter­national learns will compete for the "12 and under’’ National Title.

"We truly appreciate The Town Bank of Westfield’s support. Our team was honored to be selected to play in this national tournament. Not only will this be a great baseball experience for our 12 year olds but also a wonderf ul social and cultural experience as they w ill meet and compete against players from across the nation," stated Mr. Amaife.

SP-F Jazz Dismays Wayne Believers, 3-2

The Scotch Plain-Fanwood Jazz girls inter-city soccer team finished their regu­lar season schedule with a stirring, 3-2, come-from-behind victory over the Wayne Believers at Park Middle School on June 3.

The Jazz broke in front early on a pretty scoring shot by Becca McGuire. The Believers were not discouraged, however, and countered with a goal of their own prior to the half.

Wayne jumped ahead 2-1 in the sec­ond half, but the Jazz came roaring back. Jess McGarry tied the score on a picture- perfect shot from a lough angle on the right side and Shunnon Hauser scored the game winner on a sizzling shot from directly out in front.

With the win, the Jazz secured second place in their flight in the under-13 divi­sion of the Mid New Jersey Soccer As­sociation. The Jazz finished the regular season, 5-4-1, and have one remaining tournament coining up in Freehold on, father’s Day Weekend

Westfield Y to Focus On Backyard Safety

At Saturday ProgramWES rFIELD — The W esItkU Y.

located at 22(1 C lark S treet in Westfield, will offer a free backyard safety program on Saturday, June 16, from noon to 2 p.m.

This two-hour workshop will fo­cus on backyard safety, protecting family members from common haz­ards and maintaining a fun and safe pool environment.

There is no swimming required and a free gift will he' given to all participants. This program is open to all. as there is no membership re­quired. To regisler. please call (908) 233-2700. extension no. 223.

Bucknell University Posts Dean's List RecipientsAREA - Bucknell University in

Lcwisburg, Pa. has revealed the names o f students placed on the Dean's List during the spring semes­ter of the 2000-2001 academic year.

Westfield•Sean P. JofTc, the son of Mr. and

Mrs. Edward Joffe.•Lauren J. Newmark, the daugh­

ter o f Mr. and Mrs. M itchell Newmark.

Scotch Plains•Jacqueline A. Klock, the daugh­

ter o f Mr. and Mrs. John KUxk.M ountainside

•Anthony J. Pinheiro. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Pinheiro.

•Denise R. Rosenhaft. the daugh­ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rosenhaft.

•Jill C. Sieffert. the daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sieffert.

Branchburg Defeats Westfield 12s, 3-2Westfield's 12-year old hoys base­

ball team. Dickson's Dozen (named lor manager John Dickson and his 12 players) lost their season opener at Branchburg, 3-2, on June It).

Branchburg scored first with three unearned runs in ihe bottom of the third off of pitcher Danny Dickson, who went five very impressive in­nings. Dickson's Dozen responded with a lead-off triple from right fielder Danny Melilloand an RBI single from left fielder Jack Meagher lo close ihe gap ai 3-1.

I n I h e top of sixth wilh Iwo outs. Westfield staged a rally when second baseman Peter Cornell earned a bases- Inailed walk to drive in I h e final run. Branchburg fielded a ground ball for the final out.

Defensively, third baseman Brian Davidson and catcher Adam Becker had stellar performances. Becker threw out a runner at second and later blocked the plutc when Davidson threw home for the final out in the fifth.

H E L P W A N T E DOFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTTh* US Postal Service en- n o u n c ee job o p p o rtu n itie s for letter carrier positio n s Inth is area. The positions are in the Newark #2788. Paterson #2789. Hackensack #2790 and surrounding towns. The New­ark a rea Includes all c ities In Union County. Starting salary is $15.92/hr. To apply, call

1-866-999-8777 and refer lo the announcement numbers listed above.

HELP WANTEDPart time animal hospital. Dr. assist., kennel, custodial. 20 hours per week all year. Eve­nings and weekends.

322-7500

HELP WANTEDDental A ssis tan t

Pleasant, outgoing, assistant wanted for orthodontic office. Tues.. Wed. & Fri.

232-2203

HELP WANTEDPart time - nursery school teacher, assistant teacher, music teacher. Beginning September 2001.

Call Director, P resb y te rian N ursery School, W estfield

(908) 233-0766

HELP WANTEDFreelance W riter

P/T, freelance writer wanted to cover Westfield town meetings Meetings occur on Mondays and Tuesdays. A burning interest in government and politics is a plus. Freelancers are also sought for other evening meetings, news and general assignments.

E-mail paul@ goleader.com

INSTRUCTIONPIANO LESSONS

AGES 8 AND OLDER (908) 889-4095

CLEANING SERVICESDCS Cleaning Co.

Houses & offices. From 50 to 200,000 sq. ft. Fully insured & bonded. Excellent references. BBB member, friendly staff.

Call Ja c k (908) 276-8095

See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com

NiSipoi

HELP WANTEDVOLUNTEERS NEEDED

VjlostflBld V olunteer R e sc u e juad seeks persons willing to

train as Emergency Medical T schnicians. No prior exp needed Valid NJ Driv. Lie, req„ min. 4 tvs/wk We offer 24 hr coverage Vykday 9am -1 pm or 1 -5pm slots

e perfect lor parents of school children. Childcare reim burse­ment available!Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min

hrs./wk. All training provided Call th e Recruiting Team at

(908) 233-2500 for deta ils

CHILDCAREeed childcare for my 5-year-old >n. Have a dog. Need own trans­lation. Must be compassionate.

Call (908) 233-2179

TUTORINGWestfield teacher available to tu­tor children grades K-5. Piloted new math program this year. Please call Megan at 587-9223

HOUSECLEANINGProfessional cleaning service. Homes, offices and condos. Free estimates. Good references.

r Call (973) 344-3005

PUBLIC NOTICETOWN OF WESTFIELD

PLANNING BOARDi Notice Is hereby Qlven that the Westfield

P anning Board at Its meeting on June 4.2i|)01 memorialized the following board ac­tion of May 7. 2001 re:

0|-2(V) NEWPOINTE REALTY, LLC, 317 CENTRAL AVEN UE. BLOCK 3208, LOTS 1 02 & 2. PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MA JOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL — Approved wilh conditions

and0j-O4(V) GARY H SKOLETSKY AND

M AD E LIN E RE AG AN . 4 KAREN TERRACE, BLOCK 2003, LOT 43 AND 1065 EAST B R O A D STREET, BLO C K 2003, LOT 39 SEEKING MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL IN ORDER TO TRANSFER AN 11.598 SQUARE FOOT PAR­CEL FROM THE REAR OF LOT 39 AND ADD IT TO THE REAR OF LOT 43. — Approved

ando|l-6(V) ANTONIO J. MONACO. JR..

626 HILLCREST AVEN UE, BLOCK 3303, LOT 45, SEEK­ING MINOR SU BD IV IS IO N A P P R O V A L. A P P L IC A N T SEEKS TO CR EATE TWO SINGLE FAMILY BUILDING LO TS FROM E X IS T IN G SINGLE LOT. — Approved with conditions.

Kenneth B. Marsh Secretary

T - OH 4/01. The Leader Fee. $34.17

GARAGE SALESaturday. June 16

7 a.m. -1 p.m.B eechw ood Place, W estfield

Multi-family Sponsored by Ihe Junior Woman's Club ol Westfield.

GARAGE SALEMulti-family garage sa le.

Saturday, Ju n e 16 - 9am - 1pm 920 S tand ish Ave., W estfield

Furniture, clothes, books, toys, free stuff!

ESTATE SALEAll C onten ts of H ouse

Saturday, Ju n e 16 -1 0 am-5pm 1491 Fox Trail, M ountainside

Trash to treasures — toys, furni­ture, antiques, etc.

RUMMAGE SALESt. P au l's Rum m age Sale

Friday, Ju n e 15 - 9:30am -3pm Bag Day - S a t, June 16 9:30-11am

414 E. Broad St., W estfieldInfant/kids items, jewelry, an­tiques, china, clothing, h&h.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE"Westfield. Prime location, center of town, in modern elevator build­ing. Adjacent parking.

Please call (908) 561-3583PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE OF DECISIONPLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 3,

2001 Ihe Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Scotch Rains, In the County of Union, Stateof New Jersey made the following declslon/determlnatlon and on June 7,2001. adopted a resolution memorializing the May 3. 2001 cieciskxVdetemikiatiQn wherein the Board tixik the followti iy actlof i1 Resolution: Granted use variance re­lief, height variance relief together with pre­liminary and final site plan approval as well as site plan submission waivers from the requirement to submit drainage calculations, statement of anticipated traffic Impacts and statement ot environmental Impact to allow the Installation of six flush mounted anten­nae on the existing water tank and an equip­ment compound housing seven equipment cabinets at the base of the water tank to the applicant, Sprint Spectrum LP in the R-2 zone to be located at 565 Jerusalem Road, designated as Block No. 4401, Lot No. 31 on the Scotch Plains Township Tax Map, County of Union, State of New Jersey, sub­ject to certain specified conditions The record of the proceedings and decision/ determination ot the Township of Scotch Plains Zoning Board ot Adjustment Is avail­able for Inspection at the Scotch Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment office located at 430 Park Avenue, Municipal Building, Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

LAW OFFICES OF ALAN B. ZUBLATT

Attorneys for the Applicant 4301 Route 1, Suite 210; PO Box 510

Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852 (809)951-0600

1 T - e / 1 4/01; The Times f»oe:$37.23

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('ARFEtll I V RESTORE!) The Westfield owners of these two homes will be among those honored on Monday, June 18, at 8 p.m. when the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission presents its Ninth Annual Commendation Awards. Pictured on the left Is the home of Kdwiird Israelow and Arlene (iardner, at 6J4 Carleton Road, while the home on the right belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Ahdoulaye Thlam of 266 West Dudley Avenue. The awards recognize people w ho have followed established historic preservation standards when expanding, altering, restoring or maintaining their buildings and grounds.

Westfield Homeowners to be Recognized Monday By Commission For Historic Preservation Efforts

WESTFIELD— Dr. and Mrs. Neal Luppesca of 760 Lawrence Avenue will be among those honored on Monday, June 18, at 8 p.m. by the Westfield Historic Preservation Com­mission (WHPC) during presenta­tion of its Ninth Annual Commenda­tion Awards.

The program will be held in the Municipal Council Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, and members of the public are invited to attend.

Dr. and Mrs. Luppesca will be recognized for their success in main­taining the architectural integrity of their residence while recently under­taking extensive additions and alter­ations.

In addition, they will be com­mended for their appropriate land­scaping of the entire site, which in-

PUBLIC NOTICETOWN OF WESTFIELD

PLANNING BOARDThe Westfield P lanning Board (the

“Board") and Toby Two Realty, LLC (“Appli­cant”) have tentatively settled the litigation presently pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County, Docket No. L- 3299-00 and a Settlement Agreement dated asofM ay21,2001 has been entered into by and between the Board and Applicant re­garding same. The litigation involved appli­cation number 00-3 (V) before the Board.

A public hearing will be held on Monday July 2, 2001 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. at which time members of the public are invited to appear in person, or by agent o r counsel, and to present any comments or objections to any evidence presented by the Applicant relating to the settlement or the revised application. The revised application is as follows: 01-10<V) TOBY TWO REALTY, LLC., 128

SCOTCH PLAIN S AVENUE, BLOCK NO. 2818, LOT NO. 6, SEEKING M IN O R SUBDIVI­SION WITH VARIANCES. Ap­plicant seeks to create two lots from a single existing lot. Plans entitled “M inor Subdivision" drawn by Stires Associates, P.A., dated 3/3/00 (single sheet) as revised by the Settlement Agree­ment (and Exhibits B and C thereof). Applicant seeks vari­ances from the following:L ist o f E x is ting N onconform ­ing zoning co n d itio n s :Section 11.09 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a front yard setback of 20.3 feet (E.F.Y.D.)— 19.53feetisexisting.Section 13.01 of the Land Use Ordinance. O rdinance requires a side yard setback of 5 feet for the accessory building — 3.25 feet is existing.

Li8to fN ewC .40:55D -70c.and d. Variances Requested for lot no. 6.01:

Section 11.09 E .1. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re­quires a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet. — applicant proposes 5,266 square feet. Section 11.09 E.2. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 50 feet — applicant proposes 45.68feet.Section 11.09 E.2. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re­quires a minimum area of 6,000 square feet in the first 120 feet of depth — applicant proposes 5,266 square feet.

Section 11.09 E.3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum frontage of 50 feet — applicant proposes 45.68 feet.

Section 11.09E.4.oftheLandUse Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum depth of 120 feet —- ap­plicant proposes 114.90 feet.Section 12.04 F . of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a maximum building coverage (without deck) of 20% — appli­cant proposes 24.3%.L is t o f NewC.40:55D - 70c. and d. Variances Requested fo r lo t no. 6.02:Section 11.09 E.6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Minimum inte­rior Side yard setback required by ordinance is ±10 feet — Appli­cant proposes 5 feet.Section 11.09 E.4. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance re­quires a m inimum lot depth of 120 feet — applicant proposes 115.88 feet.Section 12.04 F. of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows a maximum build ing coverage (without deck) o f 20% — appli­cant proposes 20.9%.

Revised plans and the Settlement Agree­ment are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959North Avenue, West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday 8:30 am . to 4:30 p.m.

Kenneth B. Marsh Secretary

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eludes several attractive patio areas.Mr^pid Mrs. Ahdoulaye Thiam of

266 West Dudley Avenue will also be honored for outstanding restoration efforts and period-appropriate paint­ing to their residence, which was built in 1902.

After devoting many years to ex­tensive interior renovations, the Thiams undertook a two-story addi­tion in 1996-1997 and added a wrap­around front porch, all in keeping with its architectural origins. It then took a year for their painter to com­plete the exterior painting, which included some gold leaf trim. They will also be recognized for their pe­riod-appropriate gardens.

Edward Israelow and A rlene Gardner will be honored with an award for the extensive gardens that surround their 1916 home at 634 Carleton Road. During the past 17

PUBLIC NOTICESUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY

CHANCERY DIVISION UNION COUNTY

DOCKET NO. F-20588-00

C iv il A ctionORDER SETTING THE TIME, PLACE

AND AMOUNT OF REDEMPTION

MACRICH ASSOCIATES. LLC ., Plaintiff, v. MINNIE LOUISE BARNES,stats.. Defendants.

This matter being opened to the court by Kenneth L. McElwee, attorney for plaintiff Macrich Associates, L.L.C. (hereinafter "Plaintiff), and it appearing that default has been entered by the Court as to defendants MINNIE LOUISE BARNES; CLARENCE BARNES, Deceased, His Heirs, Devisees And Personal Representatives; STATE OF N E W JER SE Y; and B E R N A D E TT BARNES; and it appearing that the contest­ing answer filed by defendant JOHN WILL­IAM BARNES has been stricken by Order of the Court; and it appearing that plaintiff has produced before this court tax safe certificate number 95-5 from the Town of Westfield to Progress Finance (certified to be a true copy [Exhibit A ]), which certificate was recorded In the C lerk's O ffice o f Union County, on July27,1995, in Mortgage Book 5672, page 240; and it appearing that Progress Finance sold certificate no. 95-5 to Macrich Associates, L.L.C. pursuant to an Assignment of Tax Sale Certificate that was recorded on August 16,2000 with the Clerk of Union County in Assignment of Mortgage Book 1173, Page 53 [See Exhibit B],

IT IS ON THIS 29TH DAY OF MAY, 2001, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the amount required to redeem the pre­mises referred to in the aforementioned tax sale certificate number 95-5 as of May 1, 2001, Is the sum of $19,896.92, which in­cludes the amount due on said tax sale certificate and subsequent taxes and inter­est, together with interest on said sum from May 1,2001, with costs of suit duly taxed in the sum of $443.97; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 16th day of July, 2001, between the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon and four o’clock in the afternoon, at the office of the tax collector of the Town of Westfield, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey07090, be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place for the redemption of the said lands as described in the Complaint and making up the prem ises concerning which the Complaint is filed; and that thereupon the defendant who redeems shall be entitled to possession of said lands and premises and the certificates of tax sale duly en­dorsed for cancellation; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in de­fault of the said defendants paying to the Tax Collector of the Town of Westfield, the said sum, interest, and costs aforesaid, the said defendants stand absofutefy debarred and foreclosed of and from all right and equity of redemption on, in and to said lands and pre­mises and every part hereof, and the p la in tiff shall have an absolute and indefeasible Inter­est of inheritance in fee simple to said lands and premies; anything to the contrary notwith­standing, redemption shall be permitted up until the entry of final judgment including the whole of the last day upon which judgment is entered; and

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order or a notice thereof be served upon the defendants, whose addresses are known, by mailing to each of them such copy or notice within 20 days from the date of ibis order, and

if t FURTHER O A D eA E O tfw * * * * • * -ant to R. 4:64-1 (d), if the addresses of the defendants are not known, a copy o f this order or notice thereof directed to such defendants shall be published in the Westfield Leader, a newspaper circulating in Union County, within 20 days after the date of this Order; and

'IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be delivered to the tax collector of the Town of Westfield, and that said tax collector of the Town of Westfield certify to this Court whether the premises were or were not redeemed from the plaintiffs tax sale certificate in accordance with the terms of this Order.

Anthony J. Parrillo, P.J.Ch. J.S.C. KENNETH L. MCELWEE Attorney At Law 88 East Main Street, Suite 315 Mendham. New Jersey 07945 Attorney for Plaintiff1 T - 6/14/01, The Leader Fee: $89.25

years, they have dedicated much time to restoring their home and develop­ing their gardens, which bloom all season long.

A new award will be given this year to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cauley of 1184 Prospect Street for their ef­forts in constructing a new home that reflects the Victorian era on the site of an old property that could no longer be restored.

Another highlight o f the evening is expected to be the presentation of a special Lifetim e Achievem ent Award to Harry A. Devlin, an archi­tectural historian who for nine years has served as Chairman of the judg­ing committee which selects recipi-' ents o f the WHPC’s annual awards.

The awards recognize property owners who have followed estab­lished historic preservation standards when expanding, altering, restoring or maintaining their buildings and grounds.

Mr. Devlin has been recognized for his skills as a magazine illustra­tor, Navy identification specialist, cartoonist, comic strip creator, au­thor, book illustrator, portrait artist and painter of Victorian architec­ture.

According to the commission, Mr. Devlin will receive the Lifetim e Achievement Award for his “many contributions to Westfield’s historic preservation.”

In addition, the organization has declared that future WHPC com ­mendations be renamed the “Harry A. Devlin Awards.”

Spring Dean’s List Includes ElmuccioWESTFIELD - Julie Elmuccio,

the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Elm uccio o f Westfield, has been named to the Dean's List at Hamilton College in Clinton, N. Y. for the spring 2001 semester.

A sophomore majoring in psy­chology at Hamilton College, Julie is a Westfield High School graduate.

Cyrus Golsaz Named To Spring Dean’s List

At Columbia UniversitySCOTCH PLAINS - Scotch Plains

resident Cyrus Cfolsaz was placed on the spring 2001 Dean’s List at Colum­bia University in New York City, N. Y.

PUBLIC NOTICESHERIFF’S SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY. DOCKET NO. F-9623-00

CHASE M ANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MARILYN E. REYES, ETALS., DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 16, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, E lizab e th , N ew Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN­DRED FIFTY SIX & 96/100 ($152,756.96).

Property to be sold is located in the City o f E lizabeth, C oun ty o f U n ion and State o f New Jersey

Premises com m only known as 609 M arsh a ll S tree t, E liza b e th , New Je r­sey 07207

BEING KNOWN as LO T NO. 7, BLOCK NO. 840, on the official Tax Map of the City o f E lizabeth

Dimensions: 100 feet x 25 feet x 100 feet x 25 feet

Nearest Cross Street: S ix th StreetThere is due approximately the sum of

ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT THOU­SAND E IG H TY T H R E E & 73/100 ($168,083.73) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

FEDERMAN AND PHELAN. P C.Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH-755606 (WL)4 T - 5/31,6/7, 6/14& 6/21/01__________________ Fee: $177.48

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SHERIFF’S SALESUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JEFISEY,

CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-4682-00

CH ASE M ANHATTAN M ORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. RAFAEL NOVA, ET AL., DEFENDANT.

CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION. DATED MARCH 09, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES.

By vi rtue of the above-stated writ o f execu­tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Adminis­tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown P laza , E lizab e th , N ew Je rs e y on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF JUNE A.D ., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders m ust have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales.

The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED SE VEN TY FOUR TH O U SAN D ONE- HUNDRED NINETY FO UR & 25/100 ($174,194.25).

Municipality : City of ElizabethStreet Address: 505 Edgar Road, Eliza­

beth, New Jersey, 07201Tax Lot No.: 396W04Tax Block No.: 4Approximate dimensions: 37.50 feet x

125.00feet x 14.31 feet x 25.00feet x 35.10 feet x 98.32 feet

Nearest cross street: South Elmora AvenueThere is due approximately the sum of

ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOU­SAND FOUR-HUNDRED TWENTY ONE & 77/100 ($182,421.77) together with lawful interest and costs.

There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale.

RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF

PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & SALTZMANA DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE,905 North Kings Highway Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH-755903 (WL)4 T - 5/24, 5/31,6/7& 6/14/01___________________Fee: $175.44

PUBLIC NOTICEADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

SCOTCH PL AtNS FANW OO D PUBLIC SCHOOLSEVERGREEN AVENUE AND CEDAR STREET

SCOTCH PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07078PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that sealed proposals for the following will be opened by

the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education located at Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 0 7 0 7 6 on June2 8 ,2 0 0 1 at 3 :0 0 p.m. prevailing time. Bids will be received for:

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORK, VARIOUS TRADES TIME AND M ATERIAL RATES

TRADES INCLUDE:ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND REPAIR PLUMBING SERVICE AND REPAIR

CARPENTRY SERVICE AND REPAIR # # HVAC SERVICE AND REPAIR

LMCnGCNv-Y GENERATOR SERVICE AND REP A IP,KITCHEN ECUiPtuUUNT g c o \ / io c AND REPAIR

ROOF SERVICE AND REPAIR GLASS SERVICE AND REPAIRS

WINDOW GLAZINGMASONRY INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

DOOR AND HARDWARE SERVICE AND REPAIRS BOILER CLEANING SERVICE AND REPAIRS/BOILER TUBE REPLACEMENT

FIRE ALARM SERVICE AND REPAIRS REPAINTING SERVICES

SECURITY ALARMS SERVICE AND REPAIRS Bidding documents may be inspected Monday through Friday during the hours of 8 :00 a.m.

until 4:00 p.m. at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education located at Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey07076. Copies may be obtained in personor by mail.

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Chapter 127, P.L. 1975 (Public Contracts Affirmative Action Statute), and with any and all other Federal and New Jersey Statutes.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities.Anthony Del Sordi

Business Administrator/Board Secretary Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street

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Fairfield University Awards Degree

To Jennifer Kemps

WESTFIELD - Fairfield Univer­sity in Fairfield, Conn, has revealed that Jennifer Kemps of Westfield was a member of the graduating class.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kemps. Jennifer majored in C om m unieations/B usiness at Fairfield.

She was also active as Sports Di­rector for Fairfield Television; Head Start volunteer and Captain o f the Women's Rugby Team.

A graduate o f Westfield High School, Jennifer plans a career in the Disney College Intern Program in Orlando, Fla.

Meghan Erin Bender Earns Master’s Degree

W ESTFIELD - M eghan Erin Bender, the daughter o f Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bender o f Westfield, received a Masters o f Education Degree in School Counseling dur­ing the 172nd Commencement Ex­ercises o f the University o f Virginia on Sunday, May 20.

Meghan is a member o f the Rho Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and The Counseling Academic and Pro­fessional Honor Society. Interna­tional.

She has received her National Cer­tification in Counseling. Meghan is a member o f the American Associa­tion of School Counseling, and has also been certified in Peer Medita­tion.

Meghan is a 1995 graduate of Westfield High School and a 1999 graduate of Bucknell University.

WRAPPING UP THE YEAR...The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA Chapter presented their year-end awards to high school staff mem­bers. Guidance Counselor Michelle Ruseavage, Social Studies teacher David Goudy, Assistant Principal Manuel Cancella, Guidance Counselor Maurfeen Basta, and Principal Dr. David Heisey joined the DECA students during the presentation. Ms. Ruseavage, Mr. Goudy, Ms. Basta and Dr. Heisey wgre recognized for their continued support and assistance as chaperones to DECA’s conference. Mr. Cancella was presented with DECA’s highest award, their Honorary Life Membership Award, for his 28 years of service to the students. The four staff members honored were previously honored as Life Members of DECA. All DECA students participating are juniors at the high school.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICESTATE OF NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NOTICE TO BIDDERSMAINTENANCE ROADWAY REPAIR CONTRACT NO. 120

SEALED BIDS will be received from bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.. in the NJDOT MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, until 10:00 A.M. on 6/28/01 and opened and read for:

MAINTENANCE ROADWAY REPAIR CONTRACT NO. 120 NORTH - 2001 ROUTES 82 AND 124COUNTIES OF ESSEX AND UNION

100% STATE DP NO. 01449

The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964,78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49C.F.R., Parts21 and 23 issued pursuantto such Act, and Section 504ofthe Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and w ill not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds o f race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the contract award. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 NJAC 17:27. Drawings, specifications and bid documents may be inspected or obtained for a fee of $19.00, for full size drawings, at the NJDOT Plans Distribution Building No, SThiokol P.O.Box 600 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 dunng business hours. Names and addresses of prospective bidders for this project may be acquired by telephoning (609) 530-8584 or (609) 530-8585 during business hours. Their fax number18 Drawings, supplemental specifications, and boring logs may alsob® !a nw °led ,B.hT ,N? T OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations:

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICEADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

n l t r S q lS h P|En 5 r Y GIVEN™ AT scaled bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, ScotchwiH b e 'r ra <?v<£°for,y ' NeW Jersey' 07076 on ■Jane2B, 2001 a!2:30p.m. prevailing lime. Bids

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT fttrAiHto and wnrae puonefy opened and read immediately thereafter.

,he Proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a separate ™ itr ho ?h address of bidder and work bid upon noted onthe outside,

fenm sentaS voo^taoh^ 'bsS fre ta ryo f the Boardof Education, orlheBoard'sdestgnated ^ o o ^ n o hThVf ° n ° ' be,ore ,he hour namsd The Board of Education assumes no responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected in delivery

^ n h f ^ ^ irH r forT ,1Odo,Si,dy(60>daysa,ler the date sitfortheopeningthereof,interest oMhe B o a ^ o t E duction to^do so dS or waive 'nf ° rmality in the bidding if it is in the

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of may be obtained upon request at the Business OfficeSrclch P llins New Jersey 0TOTO N a t i o n , Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street,

OF ™ s r i ! 2 S ' n0F ™ E BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SC°yOH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEYAnthony Del Sor0i

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NJ Transit Head to Address Town Chamber on Tuesday

WESTFIELD - The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Breakfast Meeting, this Tues­day, June 19, at 7:45 a.m. at the Westfield Y. The featured speaker will he Jeffrey A. Warsh. Executive Director of NJ Transit, who will dis­cuss NJ Transit projects for 2001 and beyond. Summit Bank will he the sponsor for this breakfast meeting

As Executive Director of the NJ Transit corporation, the third largest and only statewide transit agency in the nation. Mr. Warsh is responsible for over 10,000 employees, a fleet of 3,2(X) buses, 800 commuter rail cars and 24 light rail vehicles. This $3 billion corporation carries more than 2(X) million passengers annually.

Mr. Warsh is an attorney who served as a New Jersey Assembly- man from 1992 to 1996, where he worked on the Assembly Transporta­tion and Communications Commit­tee and as Chairman of the Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee.

PUBLIC NOTICEBOARD OF EDUCATION

WESTFIELD. NEW JERSEYNOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education of the Westfield School District. Union County. New Jersey, at the Board of Education. 302 Elm Street. Westfield, New Jersey, for the following supplies, equip­ment or services:

BID FOR:B2-15 A FIRE ALARM

EQUIPMENT SERVICEBIDS DUE:

JUNE g 8 .2001 AT 11:00 A.M.The bids will be received at the Adminis­

tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the time indicated, and then publicly opened and read aloud.

Bids must be in strict compliance with specifications. Bids must be made on the proposal forms In the manner designated Proposals must be endorsed on the out­side of the sealed envelope, with the name o f th e b idder, the bidder s address and the name of the supplies, equipment, or services for which the bid is submitted. It is understood and agreed that proposals may be delivered before the time or at the place specified for opening. The Board of Educa­tion assum es no responsibility for bids mailed or m isdirected in delivery

The Board of Education of the Town of Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids for the whole or any part and waive any informalities in the interest of the Board of Education. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof.

Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S. A. 18A. 18A- 1 et. seq., pertaining to the "Public School Contracts Law".

Bidders are required to comply with the re­quirements of P.L. 1975,C.127, (NJAC 17:27).

By order of the Town of Westfield Board of Education, Union County, New Jersey.

Robert A. Berman .H i...■, Board Secretary1 T - 6/14/01, The Leader Fee: $44.88

Ax an Assemblyman. Mr Warsh sue cm tully fought to avoid NJ Transit lair increases, spcuriicftded new capital in­vestments, sponsotwl legislation allow­ing bicycles on trains, and secured funds for the Meuojwk jxirking ikvks ami a new tram station in Edison

A native o f New Jersey and Westfield resident. Mr. Warsh re­ceived the Legislator of the Year Award from the Utility and Trans­portation Contractors Association.

The public is invited to hear Mr Warsh and meet with Westfield Chamber members. The $15 cost includes a full breakfast. Please con­tact the Chamber of Commerce at (‘>08 ) 233*3021 lor reservations

PUBLIC NOTICETOWN OF WESTFIELD

PLANNING BOARDThe Westfield Planning Board will moot on June 28.2001. In the Council Chambers of ttie Municipal Building. 425 E ast Broad Street. Westfield. New Jersey at 7 30 p m lo hoar and consider the following application

WARD & O ’DONNELL WESTFIELD, L.L.C , 159-169 EAST BROAD STREET. BLOCK 2505. LOTS 16 &17. SEEKING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN AP PROVAL Plans drawn by Diaz Archi­tects and dated September 31 .2 0 0 0 (Sheets A-1. A-2 and A-3). Applicant proposes lo construct an exterior steel chair and handicapped lift in the rear of the building The Applicant proposes to utilize one of seven residential units within the building exclusively for the catering of small parties for no more than 8 0 occupants. Applicant seeks variances from the followingSection 11.25 E.3. of the Land Use Ordinance which requires a minimum rear yard setback of 35 feet Applicant proposes 8 feet-1 inch Rear yard vari­ances previously granted by resolution of the Westfield Planning Board, dated December 1.1997, permitting rear yards of 1.6 feet. 29 feet and 34 feetSection 17.02 of the Land Use Ordi­nance which requires 127 parking spaces. Applicant proposes 4 park­ing spacesSection 17.02 D of the Land Use Ordinance which requires 5 handicap parking spaces (one of which must bo van accessible, i.e. 16 feet wide) Applicant proposes none.The R.S.I.S. (Table 4 4) requires 12 residential parking spaces Applicant proposes4.Variances, wa ivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from requirem ents may be sought as appropriate.

Application and plans are available to be reviewed at the office of the Westfield Town Engineer, which is located at 959 North Avenue West, W estfie ld, New Jer­sey, from Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

KREVSKY, SILBER, BROWN & BERGEN

Attorneys for Applicant M arcR . Brown, Esq.

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College Club of Fanwood-SPGives $15,000

• SCOTCH PLAINS - Dunne a re­ception and supper al the Scotch Mills Country Club on May 21, the College Club of Panwood-Scotch Plains awarded a total of SI 5,000 in acholarshtps to 12 students from their community, six each from among young women already attending col­lege and six to senior girls who will graduare Scotch Pluins-Fanwood High School.; This is the 65* year in which fe­m ale students seeking financial us- irstance to pursue higher education have been assisted by the club. Through the fundraising efforts of the members, primarily from the sale o f their annual community calendar. 340 young women have received a total o f almost $307,000.

Scholarships in the amount of $ 1.000 for the academic year 2001 - 2002 were granted to: Melissa Benski and Claire Cappio, both entering their sophomore year at Loyola Col­lege; Moria Cappio, who will he a senior al Boston College, and Mary Milonnet. who will he a sophomore al Rutgers University.

Jennifer Lee. who will enter her senior year at Kean University, and Shakeeha Wyatt, who will be in Ihe sophomore class al Rutgers Univer­sity, were both given awards of $2,000.

The high school seniors receiv­ing scholarships o f $1,500 each and the colleges they will be a t­tending are: Sarah Anderson, Uni­versity of Virginia; Carolyn Keeton, O hio W esleyan; Bcata Korsiuk. Atlantic University in Florida, and Yunilay Lio, The College o f New Jersey.

Tracy Sanguiliano, who has been accepted to The College o f New Jersey, was awarded a $500 scholar­ship. Jennifer Seto, the top female student and Valedictorian in the Class of 2 0 0 1, was acknowledged with the

__________PUBLIC NOTICE_________TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROLTake notice that Ray-Ric Corp trading as

Club Malibu has applied to the Township Council ot the Township of Scotch Plains for a Plenary Retail Consumption License No 2016-33-004-003 tor premises situated at 144 Terrili Road, Scotch Plains

This will be considered on June 26,2001 bytheTownship Council of the Township of Scotch Plains at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

The person who holds an interest in this Roense is: Dominick Caruso, III, 23 Totten Drive, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807

Objections, if any. should be made im­mediately in writing to: Barbara Riepe. Township Cierk of the Township of Scotch Plains 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains NSw Jersey 07076.2 T - 6/14ft 6/21/01 , The Times Fee: $42.84

in Scholarshipsclub's $500 Award of Excellence. She will intend Rutgers University.

C ollege C lub President Carol R i//o and Scholarship Committee Chairwoman Manya S. Ungar made the announcements of the awards during an awards assembly at Scotch Platns-Fanwood High School on May 17.

Local Chamber Plans June 21 Trip to Nasdaq

W ESTFIELD — The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce is spon­soring a irip to New York on Thurs­day. June 21 to visit the Nasdaq MarkctSitc. which will include a luncheon hosted by Advcst.

This Third Annual Investment Trip arranged by Westfield resident Wil­liam M. Dobrow, A ssociate Vice President o f Investments. Advest Inc., “promises to be an interesting and informative day in New York City," said Chamber Executive Di­rector Debbie Schmidt.

The luncheon, hosted by Advest, Inc. is planned for noon at 1345 Avenue of the Americas, on the 33rd floor overlooking Central Park.

Advest will discuss their 529 Col­lege Savings Program, "The Col­lege Bound fund." a tax-advantaged, federal income tax deferred plan that allows gift tax exclusions and special advantages for estate plan­ning.

The plan features no income lim­its. low minimum investments, and a high contribution limit with sev­eral growth portfolio options to meet individual investment needs.

Following the luncheon. Advest will host a tour o f the Nasdaq M arketS ite located at 4 T im es Square.

D etails o f the trip , including (rain schedule inform ation and lun­cheon location will be sent to par­tic ipan ts after reg istration . The cost for the day is $ 15 plus the cost o f the train ticket. To reserve a place for the luncheon and tour please contact the Westfield Cham ­ber al (908) 233-3021.

Hye-Young Choi Named Third Ranked Associate

WESTFIELD — Hye-Young Choi o f Ihe Westfield office o f Coldwell Banker is the third highest ranked Sales Associate for the Coldwell Banker Corporation in Ihe New York Metropolitan area as of April 30.

The New York Metropolitan area is comprised of approximately 3. I(X) agents.

The announcem ent came from M ichael Scott, M anager o f the Westfield office.

"H ye-Y oung has alw ays been among the top producers throughoul her career, yet it is always exciting when she reaches yel another pin­nacle. Wc are very proud of her ac­complishments and she is a valued asset to our dynamic office,” Mr. Seotl said.

Ms. Choi was also cited as the num ber one associate in Union County for Coldwell Banker for the month of April.

Some of the many additional awards Ms. Choi has accum ulated during her outstanding career in­clude being Ihe number one Sales A ssociate for the W estfield office

for ihe past seven years and con­sistently being a New Jersey Asso­ciation o f Realtors Million Dollar Club mem ber al the Gold level since 1987.

PUBLIC NOTICETOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

ZONING BOARO OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the meeting ot the Zoning Board ot Adjustment of the Township of Scotch Plains held on June 7.2001, the following decisions of the Board were memorialized:

Granted a front-yard setback Variance to G ary and C a ro lina Schustar to allow the addition of a front porch to the premises located at 2270 Colas Avanua (B lo ck No. 3603, Lo t No. 7). Scotch Plains

Granted a Use Variance and waivers of certain site plan requirements with condi­tions to S prin t Spectrum , L.P. to allow the placement of cellular antennae on the Pub­lic Service Electric and Gas tower and the installation of equipment cabinets at the properly located at 585 Jerusalem Road (Block No. 4401, Lo t No. 13). Scotch Plains.

Linda M. Lies Secretary to the

Zoning Board of Adjustment Township of Scotch Plains

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Variety of Entertainment Set For WNC Street Fair SaturdayWESTFIELD — Members ol the

W estfield Neighborhood Council h ive planned u variety of multi-eth­nic, multi-cultural and multi-talented entertainment for their Street Fair, which will take place from 11 u.m to A p.m. on Saturday, June IA, at Caccinla Place and South Avenue.

The entertainment will begin with m usic from cho irs representing churches from throughout Union County, including the Bethel Baptist Church Men’s Choir, the Second Baptist Church Choir of Roselle, the Youth Inspiration Praise Choir and Combined Choir and the United hy God Praise and Step Team.

The Westfield Barber Shop Quar­tet, Chun's Black Belt Academy, the

Kidney Foundation Seeks Used Vehicles

AREA - The National Kidney Foundation of New York/Ncw Jersey is appealing to area residents to do­nate their used cars, trucks or vans to the organization.

The foundation will pick up the vehicle free o f charge and issue a letter that may be used for tax pur­poses. All donations help fund the Kidney Foundation in its fight against kidney, hypertensive and urologic diseases.

The foundation is dedicated to the treatment and cure of kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these dis­eases and increasing the availability o f all organs for transplantation.

The organization, which receives no government support and relies solely on the generosity of corpora­tions and the general public, also welcomes gifts o f real estate and appreciated securities.

For more information on how to donate a car, truck or van, please call the National Kidney Foundation of New York/New Jersey at (8(X)) 63- DONATE.

Muon and Star Dance Group and the Family Rhythm and Blues Band are also scheduled to provide entertain­ment at the event.

During the opening ceremony, the Reverend Kevin Clark of the Bethel Baptist Church will deliver the invo­cation and will also emcee the gos­pel part of the program. Other per­formers will be announced by Janet Turner and Claire Lazarowitz.

The Junior Fellowship Choir, the Hawkins Singers of Newark and the Crystal Lights of Jersey City are also expected to perform at the fair. Among the featured soloists will be Alicia Fairfax o f Westfield High School, Angie Miller of the Bethel Baptist Church and Evarald Will­iams of Newark.

All are invited to attend the festivi­ties and learn more about the WNC and its programs. The rain date for the event is the following Saturday, June 23.

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MKDAI, W INNERS.. .For the secoad year in a row, Franklin Elementary School in Westfield has participated in the National l^mxuagc Art* < )ly mpiad at the third, fourth and fifth grade level*. I his competition highlights skill* in vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, capitaliza­tion, reading comprehension, spelling and word relationships. Pictured, left to right, are this year's medal winners: third grader Megan Kamage, fifth grader Jorie Kichlin-Zack. and fourth grader Julian Appiebaum. Medals will be presented to each student by their class­room teacher during the school's Awards Assembly on Friday, June 15.

Adele deLeeuw Scholarships Granted to Local Students

AREA - The "Seniors in Motion" program of New Jersey is making motorized and manual wheelchairs, three- and four-wheel scooters and other medical items available to se- niorcitizcnstage 65 and overland to physically handicapped individuals.

This equipment is available, usu­ally at no cost, to individuals who qualify.

The program features in-home as­sessments hy trained local rehabili­tation specialists and a hardship policy is in place to help those with­out a full funding source.

This program allows individuals lo remain in their homes and avoid having to relocate to a nursing facil­ity. For more information or eligibil­ity criteria, please call (8(K>) 594- 1225, toll-free.

SCOTCH PLAINS - Pupils from S co tch P la in s-F a n w o o d High S choo l w ere g ra n te d A dele deLeeuw Scholarships, a fund of the Plainfield Foundation, during an awards dinner on Tuesday, June 12, at the Italian-American Club in Scotch Plains.

The fund is financed from a be­quest by longtime Plainfield resident Ms. DeLeeuw, uuthor o f 80 hooks, journalist and arts activist.

From Scotch Plains-Fanwixxl High School, the following graduating se­niors received scholarships: Sarah C. Anderson ($1,500), Najwa Glover ($1300) and Jennifer Seto ($2,500).

Rejieal scholarship winners now in college include: Jason Meehan, Savan­nah College of Art and Design ($ I ,(XX)), Kristen Meehan, Union County Col­lege (.$ 1,000), and Kelli Church, North­eastern University ($I,(XX)).

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For further information, please call Scholarship A dm inistrator Sally Young at (732) 381-6269.

he Sisters o f Mercy in the Rc- Community of New Jersey

sntlv w elcom ed Bernadine 'rich of Westfield as a Mercy ociatc.public relations and alumni co-

nator at Union Catholic High x)l in Scotch Plains and pansh- r at St. Helen's Roman Catholic irch in Westfield, Mrs. Ltebnch

com m issioned during a cer- iny al the Immaculate Chapel at int Saint Mary in Watchung.

J ’ffrty Warsh of Westfield, Ex­e c u te Director o f NJ Transit, was recently elected as Treasurer of the New Jersey Organ and Tissue Shar­ing Network o f Springfield.

The Sharing Network, as it is bet­ter known, is the state's organ recov­ery organization.

h orval D. Reece, Principal al Kane Reece Associates, Inc. in Westfield.has been aw arded the Vanguard Aw ird for Associates and Affiliates.

Mr. Reece co-founded Kane Reece Associates in 1986. He is a founding board member o f C-Span and also sen ed as a long-term advisor to The Learning Channel.

Graduation Ceremony Held at Wesley HallW ESTFIELD - Wesley Hall

Nursery School held its annual graduation ceremony on June I in the Sanctuary o f the First United Methodist Church in Westfield.

The program featured the chil­dren from the four- and five-year- old classes singing some of their favorite songs.

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PUBLIC NOTICETOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains. held in the Council Chamber 8 in the Municipal Building of said Township on Tuesday, June 12. 2001. there was intro­duced, read for the first timei, find passed on such first reading, the following ordinance:

ANAMENDEDORDINANCEOFTHE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS REGULATING THE PERMITTED HOURS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING MA­TERIALS AND CLEANUP PURSU­ANT TO RECENTLY ENACTED STATE LAW.

The Purpose of the Ordinance: To establish starting time for solid waste collection in residential zones.

A public hearing for same will be held on Tuesday, June 26,2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any time and place to Which a meeting for the further consideration of such ordinance shall from time to time be adjourned, and all persons interested will be given an opportu­nity to be heard concerning such ordinance

A copy of same m ay be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be­tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of same without cost.

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Jack F. Lay, Sr. of Scotch Plain?.' President of the Yonkers, N.Y.-huScd Refined Sugars Inc . was recently recognized as the "Sugar Man of the Year' when he received the sweet­ener industry 's D ryer Memorial Award.

Mr. Lay began his career in the sugar industry in 1952 when he joined the old American Sugar Refining Company as an engineer at its Brixik- lyn Cooperage Company subsidiary in Philadelphia.

The award has been given out ev­ery year since 1958 by the B.W. Dryer and Company of Bernardsville, sugar brokers since 1903.

It recognizes a man or woman who has made a significant and meritori­ous contribution to the United States sugar industry.

Dr. Elsa Reichmanis o f Westfield received the Arents Award from Syra­cuse University at a banquet in her honor on June 2.

The award, given to Syracuse graduates, recognized her work in semiconductor research at Bell Labs.

Dr. Reichmanis, who received her doctorate from Syracuse, has worked with Bell Labs for 20 years.

r. Vito A. Gagliardi. a Scotch ns resident and Education Com- sioncr in the administration of ng G ov ern o r D onald T. anccsco, was recently named to

Board of the New Jersey Public oadcasting Authority,

r. Gagliardi has been an educator 37 years, serving as a consultant rintendent, school principal and her. He began his career as a

teacher in the Westfield public xils.

Dr. Douglas A shendorf o f Westfield was recently appointed to the New Jersey Pain Management Policy Advisory Council by Acting Governor Donald T, DiFrancesco.

In recognition o f her volunteer service efforts, Johnson & Johnson has awarded a $7,500 grant on behalf o f W estfield re s id en t Jeanne Hamway to Bridgeway Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.

Ms. Hamway, Vice President of Recruiting al Johnson & Johnson, serves as President on Bridgeway's Board of Trustees and is a member of the Executive Committee.

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Pljaase be advised that on June 25,2001 00 p.m Charles J. Whedon of 667 1h Avenue, Westfield. New Jersey will e an Application before the Westfield :>ric Preservation Commission, at the tfietd Municipal Building, 425 East id Street, Westfield, New Jersey for ii88ion to create three (3) single family

(bn the above referred to premises. This icatlon is to maintain the existing struc- and to create two (2) additional building Anyone interested may appear before Historic Preservation Commission at p.m. In the evening to hear and voice opinion with regard to this Application

James B. Flynn, Esq. Attorney for Applicant

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PUBLIC NOTICETOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

NOTICE IS hereby given that at a special meeting of the Township Council of the Town­ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tuesday, June 12,2001, the following ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH­ING SALARIES AND WAGES FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

was duty passed on second and final reading TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS

Barbara Riepe Township Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICETOWN OF WESTFIELD

INVITATION TO BIDSealed proposals will be received by the

Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, July 2,2001, for the “PROPOSED STORM SEWERS ON VARIOUS ROADS IN THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY."

The work under this Proposal includes the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work as shown on the Contract Drawings and described in the Contract Specifications, and Proposals shall be in accordance with such Drawings and Specifications and the terms proposed in the Contract.

The major items of work under this con­tract will include, but will not be limited to, the following in estimated quantities: 150 linear feet 15-inch High Density Polyethylene Pipe; 645 linear feet 24-inch High Density Poly­ethylene Pipe; 60 linear feet 12-inch Rein­forced Concrete Pipe; 575 linear feet 15- inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe; 185 linear feet 30-inch Reinforced Concrete Pipe; 8- inch PVC Pipe; 10 Each Construct Various Type Inlets; 1 Each Construct Manhole; 2 cubic yards Construct New Headwall.

The successful bidder shall start con­struction ten (10) days after notice of award of Contract is given, and shall complete all work within sixty (60) calendar days after notice to proceed.

Proposals shall be in writing on the forms furnished and must be delivered at the place and before the hour above mentioned, and must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield in an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the base amount o f the bid, but not less than $500.00nor more than $20,000.00. Each bid must also be accompanied by a Surety Company Certificate stating that said Surety company will provide the bidder with the required Performance bond in the full amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the forms IncTudedin and explained in the con­tract documents.

Bidders must be in compliance with all provisions of Chapter 127 P.L. 1975 supple­ment to the law against discrimination (Affir­mative Action) and must pay workmen the prevailing wage rates promulgated by the New Jersey State Department of Labor and Industry for this project, copies of which are on file in the Office of the Town Engineer.

Plans and specifications may be seen or procured at the office of the T own Engineer. Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue West, Westfield. New Jersey. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to reject any bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed advisable to do so.

Kenneth B. Marsh Town Engineer

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Joann Ayala Receives ; Bachelor’s Degree At Bloomfield College

SCOTCH PLAINS - Joann Ayala Of .Scotch Plains participated in Bloomfield College’s 128* Com ­mencement Exercises on Thursday. May 24, and received her bachelor's degree in nursing.

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Franklin Elementary School Bids Farewell to Asst. Principal Rooney

Tri-County Radio Association Plans Field Day Operations

O ’Neill, Davidson, Urban Graduate Seton Hall Prep

AREA - Brian P. O ’Neill and William H. Davidson of Westfield and Anthony J. Urban of Scotch Plains graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange during the school’s 141st Com­mencement Exercises on Saturday, June 9.

Brian received honors as a mem­ber of The Peer Leadership Pro­gram and The Ambassadors. He will attend Loyola College in Sep­tember.

W illiam w ill allend George Washington University.

Anthony will attend Marietta College in September.

WESTFIELD - During the annualfamily picnic on Tuesday, June 5, students at Franklin Elementary School in Westfield bid farewell to Assistant Principal Patrick Rooney upon his retirement after 37 years in the Westfield school district.

Students gathered in the Franklin School auditorium and sang an origi­nal song to Mr. Rooney. Written bv fifth graders, the song' proclaimed, "Our Mr. Rooney was a great vice principal at Franklin School. He helped us through our years. Now we are shedding tears. Oh. Mr. Rooney, we will miss you.”

Paren t-T eacher O rgan ization (PTO) Co-President Peggy Oster presented Mr. Rooney with a gift certificate enabling Mr. Rooney and his wife. Ruth Ann. to take a vaca­tion. The PTO also had a plaque engraved to he placed on a bench in the newly-created Habitat Garden at Franklin School. The plaque reads, "Mr. Pat Rooney - a friend to Franklin

School children ”Mr Rooney thanked ihc PTO and

children, advising the students to "always try to make a difference where you can." He had implemented

I9f*4 He left McKinley School for whal was then the Columbus School when he married Mrs. Rooney She w as a k indergarten teacher at McKinley School.

Local Residents Graduate Mount St. Mary Academy

MOUNTAINSIDE The Tri-County Radio Association, Inc , an orgam/a Hon of amateur radio operators, hope to set long-distance contact recoids, as well as practice emergency communi­cation skills, on Saturday and Sunday. June 23 and 24, in Mountainside

Tri-Counly Field Day operations will be held in the Loop Area in Ihc Watchung Reservation just oft of W R Tracy Drive. Activities will begin at 2 pm . on Saturday and conclude at 2 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend

Hundreds of amateur radio opera- lors will work around the dock over dial weekend to set up field radio com­munication stations, get on the air and contact thousands of other operators in Ihe United Suites and Canada as part of their participation in the American Ka dio Relay League’s (ARRL) Field Day.

According to Dave Sawyer, Presi­dent of the Tri-County Radio Associa­tion, Inc., Field Day is the annual "shakedown run" for the ARRL’s Na­tional Field Organization

“It’s achance to line lune emergency communication skills." hr said "We use generators and battery power, and we set up antennas in die field The idea is to pul logciher a self-sufficient, work­ing station quickly and begin making contact!.”

The ARR1. Field Orgnm/atioii has been effective in establishing emer­gency communications networks dur­ing floods, hurricanes, fires, earth­quakes and other major disasters, ac­cording to the Tri-Counly Radio Asso­ciation. Inc.

For more information, please call Jim Montilor, Field Day Chairman, al (908) 232-8707.

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WATCHUNG - Directress Sister isa D. Gambacorte of Mount St.

Mary Academy in Walchung pre­s id e d over commencement exercises

leld in the Immaculate Conception Chapel on Saturday. June 2. Gradu- tes from Westfield, Scotch Plains ,nd Fanwood received their degrees, s well as awards.

WestfieldJessica L. Orleanski - National

derit Commended Scholar. Magna urn Laude, Outstanding Honors in nglish.Catherine M. Reilly - Edward J. loustein D istinguished Scholar. Ultima Cum Laude, Outstanding ’onors in Science, Cum Laude Dis- inclion in National Latin Exam, Ipecial Editor Award at Co-Editor if PEEKS.

Patricia M. Yudd - Cum Laude, utstanding Honors in English, Hon­

ors in Mathematics & Science. Chris­tian Leadership Award, Catherine McAuley Award for Loyalty & Ser­vice.

Scotch PlainsJennifer S. Gartner - Edward J.

Bloustcin Distinguished Scholar, Summa Cum Laude, Outstanding Honors in Music, Sister M. Eloise Claire Drama Award, Christian Lead­ership Award, Award for High Hon­ors for Four Years, Bishop Vincent dc Paul Breen Award for Religion, Academy Leadership Award, Mount St. Mary Academy Scholar/Athlete - Athlete of the Year of Mount St. Mary Academy, Most Valued Player (MVP) Varsity Swimming.

Sheila M. HilliardSabrina E. Passucci

E m siasdDiana S. Rocco - Cum Laude.

FOND FARE WELL... After 37 years serving in the Westfield school system. Assistant Principal of Franklin Elementary .School Patrick Rooney has decided to retire. During the sc hool's annual family picnic, Mr. Rooney spoke to parents and students, thanking them for their support during his tenure In the school system.

and become advisor to the school’s Student Council.

"The Student Council fils in so well with my philosophy of educa­tion,” Mr Rixvney explained. "It en­courages children to join me in my mission of trying to help others.”

During his 37-year career in the Westfield school system. Mr. Rooney alternated between teaching in the classroom and holding Assistant Prin­cipal positions. He was Acting Prin­cipal for a few terms while schools in the district were awaiting new prin­cipals.

Mr. Rooney began his career in Westfield as a filth-grade teacher at McKinley Elementary School in

He came to Franklin School in 1970 as an Assistant Principal, but after seven or eight years, he re­turned to Ihc classroom. Mr. Rooney held positions at several of the other Westfield elementary schools, and briefly taught sixth-grade math ut Edison Intermediate School.

Mr. Rooney returned to McKinley School as a teacher for eight years before assuming his current joh as A ssistant Principal o f Franklin School in 1992.

Parents and students alike came to the picnic to personally wish Mr. Rooney well and to thank him for his tireless work and his caring support over the years.

• Seton Hall Univ. Graduates Kenneth Sean Dalrvmple

! * WESTFIELD - Kenneth Sean palrym ple, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Dalrymple of Westfield, f«fas graduated Magna Cum Laude With a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Seton Hall [University in South Orange.; . K enneth is a graduate o f

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A VOICE FOR OTHERS...API Recording Artist and Mountainside's own Kassy Michaels Joined WPEJ 95.5 FM radio personality and Westfield native Joe Nolan and other celebrities during the Vulerle Fund's 25th Annual Celeb­rity Sports Dinner on Thursday, May 17, to help raise money to fight cancer.

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Area children can indulge in a little pleasure reading while having has of tun when they enroll in the summer reading programs offered by local libraries.

Mountainside Public Library is offer­ing “2001: A Reading Odyssey” to all school age Mountainside library card holders. Children can set their own sum mcr reading goals and keep a log of honks read. Bookmarks, slickers, prizes and certificates will be awarded Pre- schrail children may participate by huv- ing someone read lo them.

Rcgistratii »i is required and begins Mon­day. June 25. A summer celebration party will he held on Thursday, August 9. at 11 am for all summer reading participants

For more details or to sign up, please call the library at (908)25.1-0115 or visit it on Constitution Pla/a.

The Scotch Plains Public Library is also offering “2001: A Raiding Odyssey ” This is open to children pre-sehisil to tilth grade. Coloring pages and puzzle hand­outs will be given each lime a child regis­tered in the program visits the library.

Registration starts TUesday, June 26, und the program runs until Friday, Au­gust 1. A summer celebration will be held on Tuesday, August 7.

For more information, please visit the library on Burtlc Avenue or call (908) .122-5007.

The Children’s Department of the Westfield Memorial Library is present­ing the "Castaways Club lor Summer Readers." For every hour of reading this summer, children gel to vole a person, animal or thing off one of three special islands. Prizes are awarded to registrants for a minimum of three hours of summer reuding.

This summer reading program is open to all boys and girls who can read an entire book on their own and arc mem­bers of the Westfield Memorial Library. Children too young to read are invited to join Westfield Memorial Library’s Lis­tening Club. When the 20 book mark is reached, each listener is awarded a cer­tificate of merit and will be eligible to select a prize from a special Treasure Chest.

Westfield Memorial Library's sum­mer programs also include Twos-Uay Treats and Vacation Videos.

For more information, please cull the library at (908) 789-4090 or visit 550 East Broad Street.

Fanwood Memorial Library invites all child card-holders to participate in "A High Sea Adventure and Reading Trea­sure.” Registration begins Saturday, June 16, and the program begins Monday, June 25. The reading club is open to all children who hold Fanwood Memorial Library cards, but priority is given to Fanwood residents.

A closing ceremony will be held in September. The Fanwood Memorial

SPFHS Music Pupils To Tour Europe in Juiy

SCO TCH PLAINS - Nine stu­dents from the Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School (SPFHS) Music Department will tour seven countries in Europe this July with the American Music Abroad Honor Choir.

Accepted by the program at the recommendation of the head of SPFHS’s choral music department, Laurie Wellman, the students will give planned and impromptu con­certs throughout The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and France.

The students included in the choir are Ryan Aspell, Carolyn Barnett, Katie Downey, Lenore McMillion, Abigail Nichols, Delsa Slaugh, Howard Smith, Nora Weber and lan Wehrle.

After a pre-tour rehearsal and fare­well concert at Millersburg Univer­sity in Pennsylvania starting on Tuesday, July 1, the students will leave for Europe. They will return to the United Slates after compet­ing their concert tour on Sunday, July 22.

Additionally, two SPFHS instru­mentalists will tour with the Ameri­can Music Abroad Honor Program. As well as singing in the choir. Howard Smith will play with the Jazz Band. Bruce Smith will tour with the Symphonic Band.

Both Howard and Bruce are stu­dents o f Vincent Ttirturiello, head of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district's Music Department.

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It's a lazy Saturday night, four or five months down the line. In fact, it was a lazy week You forgot to make plans. You probably just feel like vegging out and getting in touch w ith your inner slothful self. But there's an unwritten law that says anything less than attending the coronation ball on Saturday night and you're a social flop.

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N ational A nthem to open evening’s festivities.

The d inner honored C EO of YankceNets Dr. Harvey W. Shiller. Celebrity athletes in attendance in­cluded Mike Plant, Mark Scmioli, Lomas Brown, Luke Petitigout, Earl Monroe, Jim Goff, Willis Reed, Whiley Ford, Jason Whittle, Albert

The Valerie Fund has been sup­porting comprehensive health care services for children with cancer and blood disorders since 1976.

This year’s event was emceed by Mr. Nolan, who introduced Ms. Michaels before she performed the

King, Amani Toomer and George Westbrook.

During the evening, the Valerie Fund Video, featuring Ms. Michaels' song “Faith." She has donated the use o f the song, which appears on her debut API Records release.

Flute Students Perform During Annual Recital

W ESTFIELD - The flute students of Clarissa Nolde gave their annual recital on Monday, June 4.

The evening opened with the mu­sic o f Bach und Schubert performed by Alison Ricardo and Nicole Spera, both th ird graders at Jefferson Elementary School in Westfield.Nicole is participat­ing in this year’s All City Band, the only third grader to be se­lected.

Mary anna McCabe and A drienne O'Rourke, both stu­dents at Edison Inter­mediate School in Westfield, per­formed works by Haydn and Bach, respectively. Stephanie Koleda, a student at Park Middle School in Scotch Plains, played Haydn "Ser­enade."

A selection of duets and trios by students and Ms. Nolde followed. Sara Schwartz and Kaitlin Carman, both students at Terrill Middle School, dem­onstrated their abilities on the piccolo in two duets by Handel and King. This section of the recital ended with the “Finale" of the Beethoven Trio op. 87 by Elizabeth Grausso, Allison Grow, and Ms. Nolde.

Pianist Mia Laine joined forces with the flutists in the final portion of the recital. Kaitlin Carman and Sara Schwartz performed Bach and Handel, respectively. Christina Rosa, a fresh­

man at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, performed the “Allegro molto” from Haydn's D Major Concerto.

A llison Grow, a freshm an at

Westfield High School, played the So­nata in E by Bach. She participated in the 2001 New Jersey Flute Choir Day at Drew University. In July, she will attend the Academy of Music in Gaithersberg, Md. for a weeklong se­ries of masterclasses, lessons and coaching by flutists of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

Elizabeth Grausso. a graduating se­nior of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, ended the program with the virtuosic “C oncertino" by Chaminade. She will attend Vanderbilt University as a flute major and is the recipient of many awards and honors, including scholarships from the Westfield and Plainfield Musical Clubs. She also earned the Arion Brown Award, a national award for musical excellence.

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Your friend Marty calls to see what you want to do. Naturally, you reply: "I don't know, what do you wanna do Marty?" This goes back and forth to no avail. You both decide to go it alone And then, in a rare hurst of inspiration accompanied by the sud­den s ing ing of “Downtown" by Petula Clark, you set out for the video store. Hope springs eternal. Or at least for a lew minutes.

All that's left on the shelf is What's the Worst That Could Happen ? and two even bigger losers. But cheer up. You could do worse. You didn't get to the video store Saturday morning, when all the good stuff is available, because you didn’t want to admit that you weren't going to the coronation hull that evening So what did you expect? Pearl Harbor, Shrek, M e­mento, The Golden Bowl and all the other A-list choices you've been want­ing to see since their theatrical re­lease have been snatched up

So it’s Freddy Got Tinkered, Town und Country, or W hat’s the Worst That Could Happen. Which makes it a no-brainer.

In this meager company the film based on the book by Donald E W estlake and d irec ted by Sam Weisman is practically Academy Award material And that's with two hands tied behind its hack: both Danny DeVito and Martin Lawrence come up short o f expectations, figu­ratively speaking.

Granted, the popular co-stars in this farce about two very different hut ultimately very similar crooks who become embroiled in a War o f The Hoses-slyle spite fight over the pos­session of a "luckyT' ring can't help but bring an inherent funniness to the doings. But very little beyond that.

Whether it’s the poorly structured direction, the untidy adaptation by Matthew Chapman, or simply a lack of inspiration, Lawrence is just a notch above lacklustre as Kevin Caffrey, a self-styled second story man with a penchant for art — steal­ing it that is. Ditto for DeVito as Max Fairbanks, a so-called legitimate bil­lionaire who has undoubtedly made his fortune via every unconscionable means in the hook. Even in the ne’er- do-well typecast, DeVito seems stale and off center.

The tale of vendetta, reprisal and counter-reprisal is told from the vantage point of each warring protagonist’s camp. Lawrence and his band of Runyonesque robbers are depicted as a collective David to Fairbanks' far more well equipped Goliath of sycophants und highly paid toadies

Thte, there's a sly salute to the de­mocratizing effects of the telecommu­nications age as each side is able to violate the other's Constitutional right to privacy with equal effect. But that’s it. This is class warfare (instead of honor) among thieves. The distinctions and par­allels made between the criminal world's Haves and Wish-We-Had-Mores are meant to be funny, in a Marxian sort of way. Sometimes they are.

M ax’s spying is accomplished by ch ie f o f security Earl Radburn. Played by Larry M iller with his trademark brand of officious para­noia, Ire hints of tarnished ties to the FBI ("If they had listened to me, there’d be a Disneyworld in Cuba today"). Ascertaining the skinny for Kevin and company is a hacker dude in a van.

The espionage contest serves as a gimmick, turning the film into a series of split-screen play-by-plays as one group tries to anticipate and thus outwit the other. The technique only serves to highlight the missed connection between Messrs. DeVito und Lawrence. It’s not that there's bad chemistry. More correctly, there is no chemistry to go bad. For all the interacting they do, they might as well have phoned in their perfor­mances.

The seams show. The movie pitches and yaws. There is nary a fluid frame to its credit. Much of the problem is the picture’s inability to color outside the lines — except in one area: supporting performances. They are this film’s cav­alry, charging to the rescue in a valiant attempt to save the day. It is a minor phenomenon at work. Oddball creativ-

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M inutes After McVeigl/s Execution, V/bat Realities Surrounded Me

By MICHELLE I I. UPOIDKV INSpn tmy Wnmn foe The Westfield Leader ,md The Tumi

WESTFIELD - Monday morn­ing, MSNBC splashed the execution o f Timothy McVeigh across the screen with a staggering play-by- play of what he would experience from the lethal injection to he ad­ministered at 7 a.m. in Terre Haute, Ind.

I said a short prayer for him before turning off the television and going to work. I didn’t need to hear McVeigh pronounced “dead" by the news an­chor.

Approaching the corner o f Cen­tra) Avenue and East Broad Street, I turned my radio to AM (something I rarely do) to hear what was going on. There was something about hav­ing to be "in the loop," even in something as gruesome as an execu­tion.

"At 7:14 am ., the sentence o f death by lethal injection was fulfilled," war­den Harley Lappin announced to the press in a matter-of-a-fact voice. By this time, I was gripping my steering wheel, heading up Mountain Avenue. 1 parked before hearing that McVeigh chose not to deliver any final senti­ments or apologies as originally planned.

Though a supporter of the death penalty, I felt some quiet remorse while I turned off the ignition and got

out of the carThe sidewalk was flooded wtiK

children and teachers, employees and administrators making their way iniq The P resb y te rian C hurch of Westfield's nursery school.

With brightly-colored backpacks and hows in their hair, a string of little girls skipped toward the door, expecting the day to be filled with learning, security and friends. And._ then it hit me These children, much ; like those going to daycare at the building in Oklahoma City were ex­pecting the same kind of day.

T he ir p a re n ts o r g u a rd ia n s dropped them off and em braced them without the knowledge that this would he the last time they would see them alive.

The man, who after killing these children called them "collateral C damage," had taken his last breath. _ Surely, there would he recaps and ; interviews with the victim s' fami- - lies and survivors throughout the week, glossy magazine covers and six-column photos on the front page 1 o f every newspaper. The media will - milk the execution beyond its tires-; sage.

In the w ake of T im othy McVeigh's death and the atrocity > he caused in the lives o f so many . people, it is time we finally put the tragedy to rest.

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BIG WIN AT BUCKS...On June 1, Parly Habits, a 10-minute scene written by Westfield High School seniors Zach Karp and Gavin Shulinan. w as performed at the Bucks County Playhouse Drama Competition. The scene was a comedy about the characters and events one would meel at a typical suburban high school party. The scene starred Joseph Nlerle's Drama 3 Class, including Jon Gerson, Ally Smith, Bridget Fitzpatrick, Mike MacKahey, Jesse Weiss, Meter Van Iperen, Josh Liebcrman. Danta Aguero, Megan Rodd. Melanie Zaehariades, Erica C'enci, and Dan Spafford. as well as Zach and Gavin. The scene garnered awards for Best Ensemble Acting, Excellence in Acting for Bridget Fitzpatrick and Erica Cenci, Best Supporting Actor for Zach, and Best Director for Gavin. Zach, who will attend Ithaca College in the fall, and Gavip, who will enter Brown University, have plans to write together in the future, and are convinced they are now one step closer to an Oscar.

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The portrayal begs for a future expansion, and in and of itself is almost worth what it’ll cost to rent this film. But don't get carried away.

Remember, this is only if you have absolutely nothing better to do and the video store has absolutely nothing bet­ter to offer than What's The Worst That Could Happen ? A lot could happen four or five months from now. By tlien Marty might know what he wants to do.

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What .v The Worst That Could Hap­pen?, rated PG-13, is an MGM release directed by Sam Weisman and stars Mar- un Lawrence, Danny DeVito and William Fichtner. Running time: 97 minutes.

W ESTFIELD- The WestfieldCom- munity Band, under the direction of Elias J. Zareva, recently hosted their Third Annual Awards Dinner at The Westwood in Garwood.

The band, which is set to begin their 89th season entertaining the Westfield community on Thursday, June 21, initi­ated the event to celebrate the camarade­rie and volunteerism evident in fanning the ensemble.

Eileen O'Donnell, a member of the band's flute section, was presented with the ensemble's Annual Service Award, which honors members of band who

Christmas and summer concerts.Ms. O’Donnell has perfonned with

the band for 19 years. A lifelong Westfield musician, she lias perfonned in numer­ous musical groups on the flute, baritone horn and percussion, including the Westfield High School Concert and Marching Bands. A film editor with Getty Images in New York City, Ms. O’Donnell , is actively involved with the Mayor's Advisory Board for Westfield Commu­nity Television.

The hand is set to begin their season of ’ summer concert performances in , Mindowaskin Park on Thursday eve­nings, June 21, 28, July 5,12, and 19, at

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HONORED FOR SERVICE...Eileen O’Donnell, a member of the Westfield Community Band's flute section, was presented with the ensemble’s Annual Service Award, which honors members of band who have worked to make the band successful. Pictured, left to right, are: Barry Rosenberg, Ms. O'Donnell, and Westfield Community Band Director Elias Zareva.

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If you would like to enjoy the hcautiful sounds of violin and piano music, complete with warm and witty anecdotes, catch the Stirling D m at the Jewish Community Cen­ter of Central New Jersey on Wednesday. June 20, at 11 a m. Part of their Entertainment Through Classical Music program, this per­formance is by the talented Joseph Gluck on violin and Mary Banar/ on piano. Mr. Gluck was with die Detroit and St. Louis Symphonies, and he now plays with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Bariarr is a member of the Paper Mill Playhouse Orchestra, the Wayne Chamber Orchestra and the Northern Morris County Choral So­ciety Orchestra. It's only $5 for the performance, and an extra $2.50 for the kosher lunch to follow. Register in advance by calling Nan at (908) 889.8800, extension no. 207.

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Westfield's own Ahrre's Coffee Roastety and you enjoy attending musical performances, “Coffee With Conscience" is a win-win event. On Saturday, June 23, at 7:30 pan., the series, sponsored by the Cirffeehouse Ministry of die First United Methodist Church, at 1 East Broad Street in Westfield, contin­ues with scon e. moore. Mr. moore will perform his "original blend of jazz, R&B, and acousdc rock with a mesmerizing voice and lyrics that draw you into anotfier world." Yes, there is a world outside ofWestfield! The well-spent $10 admission fee buys you coffee, and the proceeds will go to several non-profit organi­zations.

This is a call for all you gardening enthusiasts. On Saturday, June 23, from 10 a m. to 1 p.m., you are invited to bringyour primers, toppers and spades to Reeves-Reed Arbo­retum, 165 Hobart Avenue, in Sum­mit. Why, you ask? There, where one of their favorite sayings is “Gar­dening is much more fun with prop erly maintained tools," they will take your dull, rusty implements and clean and sharpen them for you. Limit youtself to gardening tools. Horticulturist Karen Moore and her staff will also offer more tips on maintenance and winter storage. Ail this and lemonade and cookies, too. Members are admitted for free, and non-members pay just $6 Check your shrubs.

You can schlep into New York City or you can remain close to home and see a closer-to-the-origi- nal version of Cabaret at the open­ing of Middlesex County’s 2001 Season of Plays in the Park Open­ing night at the theatre in Edison's Roosevelt Park will be on Tuesday,July 3, at 8:30 p.m. The play will ron for 10 performances until closing on Saturday, July 14. You nay bring low back lawn chairs and place them where you want them right after you buy your ticket. It’s only $3, and kids under 12 are admitted for free. If the entire family isn't interested in a musical, send them next door to the mall. Most of you have the next day off, so you can all enjoy your evening.

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Warner Home Video released two no­table DVDs this past w eek that you should definitely check out.

Being There, starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine, was probably Sellers' last great film. He plays a simple gar­dener whose only education has been whatever he observed on television. Somehow manages to unwittingly fool Washington. D C. insiders that his simple observ ations on life are political metaphors that can help achieve world peace This "Idiot Savant" theme was borrowed for the hit movie Forrest Gump and I am sur­prised nobody men­tioned the connec­tion.

S h i r l e y MacLaine sizzles as the First Lady. This film is an underrated gem which has only improved with age.I am also stoked that one of the beat films of 2000 has finally received a DVD re­lease

Like its predecessor Waiting For Guffman, Best in Show from Spinal Tap's Christopher Guest is a comedy with many of the same cast embers from Guffman, Parker Posey, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara (from “SCTV"). However, the subject matter revolves around a world- renown dog show and the obsessions of the dog owners.

As much as I loved Guffman for its simplecharm, Iconsistently laughed from my belly in almost every scene during Best in Show. Very few films can generate that response from me. Included in this DVD version of the film are great deleted scenes, as well as the obligatory theatri­cal trailer and commentary during the film by Guest and Levy.

On Being There and Best in Show, the digital transfers are excellent. Warner Home video did a great job with both of these films.

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du d e a trumpet soliloquy called Loss, which features a solo trum­peter lowered down on a chair against black light lighting effects Other works include an African style M arim ba Spiritual called Spiritual o f the Earth, highlighting an exciting and exotic array of Af­rican drums.

Antics include a snare drum dual turned duo by lead drummer Jell Queen and his longtime friend also in the production, and several seg­m ents where the musicians and front come out into (he audience to add visual and musical color to the performance — at one point even u tiliz in g 20 or so A u stra lian d ig e re d o o s w hich are p layed throughout the entire theater, cre­ating an all-enveloping, earth tone musical effect.

Additional scenes and musical num bers include Bolero, Color Wheel, Loss, Simple Gilts/Appa- lachian Spring, Medea. The Prom­ise of Living, Gee Officer Krupke. Lemontech, and the Land of Make Believe.

The very individuality o f the pieces constantly re-invigoratc the listener. Final unity of the show m anifests in the return of the Bo­lero theme in the conclusion — which rises out o f the climax of the downright exciting arrangement of the tra d itio n a l Spanish piece. MalagueAu.

BLAST is most certainly a com­bination of traditional brass music and high level popular culture in distinct American style — a show highlighting ingenuity, passion, and assertiveness, thus exemplifying much of what is best in our society. It's pot for the weak-minded or weak-hearted.

See BLAST. It leaves you with a sense o f wanting to lake all your friends along to the catch this ex­perience.

To get tickets to BLAST at the Broadway Theater. Broadway at 53rd, please call the box office at (212) 239-6200 or (800) 432-7250. Group sales (877) 536-3437 or visit www.BlastTheShow.com.

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B eing There, B est in show Top Newest DVD Releases

arrived courtesy of Wamcr/Reprise, in­cluding REM's newest offering, "Re­veal." While this album does feature some of the electronic treatments that w ere so prevalent on the its predecessor. "UP," "Reveal" is a much better album due to its more pop-oriented slant.

Also on Wamcr/Reprise comes Gothic- nxk king Nick Cave, who continues his melancholy brilliance on, "No More Shall We Part ."

Virgin Records brings us the new double-live CD, "Live From Mars," featuring stunning renditions of, "Alone" and Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love."

Our friends at Matador Records have brought us un expanded re-mas­tered version of The Soft Boys’ seminal 1980 album, “Un­derwater M oon­light." While Disc One features the regular album along with outtakes, Disc Two offers up demo recordings of the songs dial eventu­

ally made their way onto the final cut. I hope Matador can find more obscure gems like this to reissue along with their great new releases.

Sony Legacy recently reissued the best Blue Oyster Cult albums, “Agents of Fortune," featuring "Don’t Fear the Reaper,” as well as "Tyranny & "Muta­tion'’ and “Secret Treaties."

Newly-released are re mastered ver­sions of the Judas Priest back catalog including, "Screaming for Vengeance,” "Point of Entry,” “Defenders of the Faith” and "British Steel.” All releases feature bonus tracks as well as incredible sound.

Finally from Columbia/Legacy come more great Miles Davis reissues including the live "Jazz, at the Plaza," “At Newport," ""Round About Midnight” and “Mile­stones." Jazz neophytes may want to dip their toes into the new double-CD compi­lation, the Essential Miles Davis or the single CD sampler The Best of Miles Davis and John Coltrane from the six-CD box set.

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,1999 was a big year for Ronnie, who released “She Talks to Rain­bows.'’She co-produced the five-song album with the late legendary punk rocker Joey Ramone. Currently, Ronnie, 54, resides in Connecticut with her husband and two sons, Aus­tin Drew and Jason Charles.

Linda KolarCONTINUED FROM PAGE 22

Fine Arts Recognition Evening Results In Scholarship Awards

W ESTFIELD - The Department of Fine Arts for Westfield Public Schools has revealed that several senior students earned scholarships during the district's Fine Arts Senior Recognition Evening held on Wednesday, May 30.

Westfield Coalition Scholarships - Allen 55i (music), Peter Yu (music), Kristi Williams (music), Elizabeth Ottoson(mu- sic), Jocelyn Arlington (art), Megan Rodd (drama). Scott Brewster (all around).

National School Orchestra Award - Andy Bhasin, Director’s Award For Or­chestra - Peter Yu, Victoria McCabe, Christina Yang, Allen Yu.

Louie Armstrong Award - Dan Perez, Patrick S. Gilmore Award - Elizabeth Ottoson, Madeline Bristol Scholarship- Margaret Wei, Allen Yu, Peter Yu. Con­cert Choir Award - Kristi Williams.

Hank and Marian Glass Award - Gavin Shulman.

Drama Achievement Award - Scott Brewster and Kevin Buckland.

Parent-Teacher Organization Award- Fran Re (fine arts), Timothy Kelman (crafts), Bethany Dresely (vocals), Andy Bhasin (instrumental), Bridget Fitzpatrick

(drama).Woman’s Club o f Westfield - Eric

Spector (art), Leanne Meriton (music), Victoria Joyce (music).

Westfield Art Association Award - Daniel Egan, Charles Addams Art Award - Jocelyn Arlington, Art Club Service Awards - Rebecca Brachman, Westfield Education Association Purchase Award -Albert Lin, Westfield High School Pur­chase Awards - Shannon Kunath, Krisien Pollack, Eric Spector, Jenny Korecky, Marc Schott, AshleyCutry, Roberta Kane- Eizenberg, Memorial Scholarship - Shawn McCabe, Keith S. Hertell, 2nd Memorial Scholarship - Megan Rodd.

Westfield High School Marching Band Scholarships - Kathy Czap, Bethany Dresely, Timothy Kelman, Sa­rah Merritt, Jackie Novick, Elizabeth Ottoson, Justin Pregenzer, Meryl Roche, Farryl Scher, Pieter VanCort, Suzanne Schneider, Lauren Talbot, Kristina Will­iams, Jennifer Wilson, Stephen Wilson.

Drum Mqfor Award - Kristina Will­iams, Jennifer Wilson, John Philip Sousa Band Award - Stephen Wilson, Jerome S. Morrow Memorial Award - Cathy Czap.

she was employed in a business out­side, of Somerville, but commuted to New York City in the evenings to take part in art classes.

Aside from the Cranford grist­mill, Ms. Kolar has also used land­mark buildings in Garrison, N.Y. as subject matter, while honing her creative skills at the Garrison Art Center. While the trip to Garrison is a two-hour commute, it has been a haven of inspiration for the artist. She has also worked in studios in L iv ingston , R ingw ood and the Spring Studio in New York’s Soho district.

Color and accuracy are valued components for Ms. Kolar when seated before the easel.

An esteemed board member of the Westfield Art Association, she has been an invaluable contributor in planning some of the organization’s ongoing activities. Ms. Kolar has also been a member in the Somerset Art Association, Nutley Art Group, New Jersey Center for Visual Arts in Summit and Watchung Arts Center, among others.

She has studied at the National Academy of Design and the New York Academy for Art in New York City.

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NEW YORK CITY — With all of the incredible classical music en­sembles that we can experience vir­tually each weekend in New Jersey, the haul across the river into Manhat­tan to hear th e ir orchestra extraordinaire is worth the trip and essential for the serious concertgoer.

The New York Philharmonic sets the standard of ex­cellence lor the or­chestral genre in our Metropolitan area.

M aestro Kurt Masur, approaching the end ol his tenor with the orchestra he has lead since 19 9 1, conducted the final subscription concert of the sea­son in Avery Fisher Hall this past week­end in an all-Rich­ard Strauss concert.

The concert in­cluded guest so- • prano Dame Felicity Lott, singing the Four Lust Songs in addition to the three tone-poems; Don Juan, Tod und VcrklHrung, and Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche.

The Philharmonic produces the distinct sound of maturity and conse­quence. Their sheer talent and in­strumental control cannot be over­looked. Individual sections o f the orchestra are fully developed and stable; strings, woodwinds, percus­sion and brass.

i pcrlo the sithe orchestra exhibits the supreme

confidence o f un organization who has been number tine since 1842 — an orchestra ihul has "seen" and "done." They are not only the oldest in America, but one of the oldest in the world.

The former East German conduc­tor and his orchestra attacked the opening piece, Don Juan, with excit­ing vigor that set the tone for the rest o f Ihe evening. The wuvering dy­namic control that plugues many other orchestras, never comes into question here. The contrasts of their hreuthtakingly intimate ppp was al­ways us momentous as their “in your face” triple-f aggressiveness.

The Strauss tone poems are not for the weak-spirited, and the killer brass section did an excellent job in setting the overall aggressive tone for the performance.

Specifically, the French Horn sec­tion, led by Principal Philip Myers, was in their elemenl. In fact, the three tone poems highlight some of the most magnificent passages ever written for the instrument. While the Associate Principal Jerome Ashby performed a flawless first horn in the Don Juan and Tod und Verklarung, Principal Myers defined perfection in tone, volume and interpretation in the Four Last Songs and the Till Eulenspiegel solos sections.

String section in general exhibited a warm, yet accurate and definable sound — absolutely essential in at­tempting to articulate the intricate writing of Strauss. Woodwinds per­formed in a clear and strong fashion and major themes, as well as minor nuances, were brought to the fore believably by Maestro Masur in the first three pieces.

The concluding piece, Till Eulenspiegel, included some ques­tionable choices of tempi concern­ing the death of Till, the merry rouge cavalier, in the final section of the

work.For example, the death of Till w as

Excessively Teutonic. The solo dan net either chose or was instructed to play through Till's "death screams" in almost straight tempo — taking much away from the scene's drama. Furthermore, the orchestral chords representing his death blows were not only on the light side, hut seemed

rushed as well.The Four Last

Songs offered a nice contrast to the slightly more heroic aspects of the tone poems. Dam e Felicity, who has sung in v irtua lly every m ajor opera house of conse­quence, offered a decent interpre­ta tio n o f the Songs. An agile and refined so-

Kurt Masur prano voice, es­pecially dear in

the upper register, Dume Felicity offered good volum e und tone against the strong orchestra — "against," mind you, not "with" the orchestra.

Ensemble effect was not totally in sync between vocalist and orchestra at times, as exemplified in the or­chestra by some minor choppy trum­pet attacks, and by some of the unfilled space left by the soloist during the especially slow tempi of Beim S c h la fen g eh en and Im Abendrot.

The raked setup of the orchestra is especially nice on the Avery Fisher Hall stage, and enables Ihe power­ful brass to project loudly and freely over the lower situated string sec­tions. Woodwinds also project hel­ler on ihe risers. Horns arc cleverly placed in two successive rows on the orchestra left, facing the stage, so the sound from their instruments, which face buckwards, can reflect off the rear-side wall and out into the hall. Timpani, which is correctly placed in the center o f the highest rear riser, has to suffer however slightly, emitting a somewhat hol­low sound quality. Overall, acous­tics in the spartun hall are decent.

The upcoming special summer concerts of the New York Philhar­monic will include concerts in Cen­tral Park on Tuesday, July 10, with guest violinist Joshua Bell and Mae­stro William Eddins and on Monday, July 16, with guest soprano Audra McDonald and Maestro Michael Stern.

Opening night of the 160th con­cert season 2001, featuring violin­ist Anne-Sophie Mutter, will be held on Thursday, September 20. For more information, please call (212) 875-5757 for more informa­tion.

Book Signing on Tap Wit!? Gertrude Wood

W ESTFIELD - Westfield au­thor Gertrude Wood will have a book signing of her novel, “Sin­cerely Yours," on Wednesday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Clark. She will also discuss her novel, offer a read­ing and answer questions,

Mrs. Wood has been a resi­dent of Westfield for over 35 years.

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The Town of Westfield, which has all of the sounds of u city, certainly has changed beyond a village of mom and pop stores. The quaintness has orated away with every snip of a ribbon-cutting, welcoming in a mall store. We ve got Gap, Express, Foot Locker, Ann Taylor, Nine West, and S iam , ladies will be able to purchase their nightwear at Victoria's Secret on East Broad Street.

All we need is a food court.Have you ever taken a hard look at Elm Street'? I can picture a pile of

sopping gray trays and plastic utensils at the end of Quimby Street tor shoppers to pick up and tote down Elm while choosing between Theresa s,

Lia's, Elm Street Cafd, Lime, o r the up and coming Sweet Waters Steakhousc. Restaurant row is alive and kicking in downtown Westfield.

An over-glorified version o f the food court at the Bridgewater Commons, it is only a matter o f time before the smaller shops along Elm Street are squeezed out by m ore eateries longing to be part of the food chain. I can hear the squeaking already from across the street.

While I feel there is nothing wrong with having a variety of restaurants to chi s >se from, because there are a number of palates to entice, the town begins to lose its Colonial, mom and pop appeal when all turns contemporary and commercial. I would be saddened to watch Elm Street turn into a food court, especially, when there is nowhere to park for anyone to enjoy it.

The more appealing the stores or restaurants become, the more necessary it will be for diners and shoppers to find adequate parking. If you think you've got it bad already, try dropping off your handi­capped grandmother on a bench at night so you can tool around Westfield to find a parking spot because there is no handicapped parking near any of the restaurants. Gram leaning on her walker, waiting to enjoy her meal was not a comfortable experience for her. So, she's opted to spend her dining dollars elsewhere.

fv e spoken with police officers, downtown employees, visitors, out- of-towners and residents about their impressions of the town's flavor. A high percentage believe they are visiting a mall.

One of the only differences between mall shopping and our own restaurant row/mall? While your car is parked in a secure spot, you. noshing on a garden salad and eyeing your purchases from Ann Taylor, lake comfort in the fact that you arc less likely to run the risk o f getting hit by a semi trying to make a turn off East Broad Street onto Elm.

WESTFIELD - While working through some strong em o­tions and situations in her life, Linda Kolar was si­multaneously composing a life drawing in an art class in Nutley.

Surrounded by fellow artists poised at their ea­sels, Ms. Kolar took a hard look at her piece and saw th a t her fee lin g s had translated onto the can­vas. E v eryone e ls e 's pieces were more sub ­dued.

"I was a little em bar­rassed," said Ms. Kolar, adm ittin g (hat she scrapped the original and reworked the subject m at­ter. Thinking back to the raw emotion that inspired her, however, she believes she should have salvaged the original piece.

“Raw feelings do come out," the Westfield resident remembered when discuss­ing art as a creative and emotional process, “The best art has a feeling in it."

In fact, the originality and free license afforded her drive' to create is strongly valued by Ms. Kolar. She confided that she appreciates the autonomy of being a student of life and her own boss as an artist.

“No one is telling me what to do, but me,” she explained.

There are a lot of demands on Ms. Kolar’s lime, so working on a paint­ing is a precious pleasure - almost a luxury.

Last month, Ms. Kolar positioned her easel on the sidewalk along the cobble-stoned faced bridge on Lin­coln Avenue in Cranford to paint Williams Droescher Mill. The deep red building is a historical landmark in the township, dating back to 1740.

Day after day, cars and trucks whizzed past her, folks out for a walk or children coming home from school would stop by her easel to converse. While Ms. Knlur likes being "on location" for a painting, she suid the visitors were often distracting.

“It helps to get out o f the house," she said, “But, in the time I have out there, I need to work." She later noted, “I concentrate very hard on

what I am doing.”All of the distractions that have

put the creative process on the skids.

SHE’S A WINNER...Linda Kolar of Westfield won an Honorable Mention for her charcoal with gouache. “Pygmalion," at the Salon 2001 Members’ Exhibit held from Saturday, March 24, to Sunday, April I. The exhibition was sponsored by the Westfield Art Associa­tion. of which Mrs. Kolar is a board member.

so to speak, have made Ms.Kolar consider painting from photographs of her life sub­

jects. This decision, she knows, might help her focus on her work and weather changes would not he a deterrent, but Ms. Kolar prefers hav­ing the actual subject matter before her eyes.

During an interview w ith Thr W estfield Leader and The Times o f S co tch P lains- Fanwrxtd, she remem­bered the legend left behind by her aunt in the art world. Collabo­ra ting wi th SamG oldw yn and Walt Disney in California, her aunt worked in a less stressful type of environment. “There was no punch in. punch out system," said Ms. Kolar. “the hours were flexible and she would go with the other anists and enjoy the park(Disneyland)."

"She sent me my first bunch of art supplies," she recalled with sentiment in her voice. The canvas stretchers, canvas

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plyers. brushes and canvases, sent by a woman who inspired her, meant a great deal to Ms. Kolar.

From 1968 to 1970, the young artist thrived in the company ot Arts Students League members in New York City. She returned to the orga­nization as an employee in the stu­dent office, in the mid-1980s. Later,

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Music GopnepCream of the Corps Pulsate Throughout

Proabway Theater During BLASTBy DAVID I’ALLAD ltyO

S/vcially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times

NEW YORK CITY — Corps has arrived. Once relegated to large uni­versity or major sports stadium ven­ues, the enthusiasm, talent, power and ultimate glory o f Drum Corps has reached a pinnacle of perfor­mance on the stage of the Broadway Theater in Manhattan.

BLAST is the total summation of all that is best in drum corps, but much more — the total fusion of traditional and cutting edge brass music arrangements, traditional and exotic drums, intricate (lag, rifle, saber and prop artistry (front), all combined with impressive dance work and a flood of awesome color and special lighting effects.

Nol only for die-hard high school marching band and drum corps types, BLAST most definitely appeals to all those who are interested in the drama, power and glory of theatrical music. There has literally not been a performance of BLAST that failed to bring virtually the entire audience to their feet in wild enthusiasm — which has also compelled the production to extend their stay at the theater until next January.

O rig inally the b ra in -ch ild o f BLAST Director James Mason, the production expanded to include some of the biggest names in both Drum and Bugle Corps and Broadway The­ater. Jonathan Vanderkolff, George

Finney and Jim Moore, who designed and head up the front choreography, have been heavily involved in the Corps scene in addition to brass spe­cialist Donnie Vandoren, who cur- rently serves as Associate Producer.

Hugh Vanstone has designed the lighting for plays, musicals and op­eras around the world. Mark Hood. Tom Morse and Bobby Ailken have been involved with sound design for over SO Broadway productions.

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opens with a perfectly chosen and beautifully arranged Bolero high­lighting smooth marching moves, dances and musical arrangement. Actually, one of the most potent as­pects of the show is the strength of the musical arrangements.

Principal arranger James Prime cre­ated a sublime arrangement of Simple Gifts/Appalachian Spring that re­mains true to Copeland's original orchestral, but adds a whole new human dimension with the addition of specially designed hand bells for the front and masterfully arranged vocal sections.

Mr. Prime is one of America's leading arrangers. He has even col­laborated wilTi and arranged works for such prestigious local ensembles as the acclaimed and award winning Governor Livingston High School Band from Berkeley Heights. Many times over, the ensemble has been awarded the title of Northeast Cham­pion.

Many of the musicians and danc­ers are drawn from the Star of Indi­ana Drum and Bugle Corps, who were initially created in 1984 by the Cook Group, Incorporated to serve young people who had a love for music and the Corps genre. The age of the performers ranges from 19 to 30.

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By JOHN I). I.UKKSSENSpecially Written for The Wrufield leader and Ike Times

HOLM DEL — The PNC BankArts Center's 2(H) 1 sea­son got off to a rousing siarl Friday night, as the “Volunteer Jam" south­ern rock caravan pulled into Holmdel.

As daylight faded, fans o f the sub genre Ux>k in Ihe sights and sounds of veteran art­ists like The Charlie Daniels Band, .38 Spe­cial and one-time Allan B ro thers guitarist Dickey Betts, plus rock­ing country upstarts Trent Summer & The New Row Mob.

Taking the stage a few minutes ahead of the publicized 6 p.m. start time, Tennessee native Summar and his congregation ripped through ma­terial from their self-titled 2000 al­bum. Sporting the type of garb that Summar jokingly touted as "com­fortable Southern sw ag," the six- piece band offered an en thusia stic perform ance, in spite of having the venue less than h a lf full at the time.

R e c a l l i n g Dwighl Yoakam's ea rly output,Sum m ar's group served up insight­ful odes to the nouveau riche ("New Money"), plus more typical subjects like de­vo tion (“Paint Your N am e In P u rp le” ) and abandonment "Be So Blue,” as at­tendees began to filter into the venue

Darkness crept in as ,38 Special, one of southern rock’s biggest hit makers, took the stage. Fronted by Donnie Van Zanl, brother of late

Notable licks from Mob guitarist Kenny Vaughn perked up the ears of those uniniti­ated, and those who managed to catch the show were not disappointed.

Dickey Betts, legendary guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band, took the stage just before 7 p.m. Al­though Betts was fired from that group last year, he roared on this evening undaunted. Along with his newiy-compiied luuiiug uaiid, Bello took the time to promote and touch on m aterial from his first^ post- A llm an's solo album, “Let’s Get Together,” which is due out Tues­day, July 31.

Still, the bulk of Betts’ 55-minute set was comprised of the Allman's classics that he helped make famous. Betts gave appreciative fans crystal­line takes on classics like “Melissa and "Blue Sky,” plus the superb en­core, “Ramblin' Man." Betts, the man responsible for singing and writing that free-spirited 1973 smash, his former act’s biggest hit, proved he thoroughly owned the material. Not surprisingly, the audience response was phenomenal, some of the loud­est of the night.

The Charlie Daniels Band

Lynyrd Skynyrd leader Ronnie Van Zant, these self-professed “Wild Eyed Southern Boys" discharged rousing versions of their biggest songs. The dual guitar attack of early ’80s tunes like “Caught Up In You" and “If I'd Been The One,” was offset

by. soothing bal­ladry like the hand's final chart entry, 1989 's “ S e c o n d Chance."

Perhaps the m ost touch ing m om ent o f the night was when Ronnie addressed the H olm del crowd to thank the audience for help­ing to keep the m em ory o f his brother alive, but the most en te r­taining five min­utes in the band's set came during the en co re , a fo rcefu l run through the group's most en­

during song, “Hold On Loosely."Headliners The Charlie Daniels

Band (C B D ) gave concertgoers nearly two hours of southern fried jam s and blistering boogie rock. For­saking much of his usual country tact for the New Jersey rock fans in atten­dance, Daniels “played his fiddle hard" dirough foot-stomping clas­sics like “The South’s Gonna Do It” and “Texas."

Dressed in his obligatory cowboy hat, Daniels’ well-chosen and dex­terously performed covers like Stevie Ray Vaughan's “Pride And Joy” and the a fo rem en tio n ed Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Freebird” were a wel­come surprise.

By the time The CDB reached it’s encore, performing “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” in a seemingly never-ending version, the band’s most popular song turned into the night’s most memorable moments.

With four bands performing in excess of five hours. The Volunteer Jam gave attendees, even passive fans, much to smile about. One can only hope that the summer concert series in Holmdel will continue to give music lovers this much satisfac­tion.

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Ronnie Spec+orBy MICHELLE H. LePOIDKVIN

Specialty Written far The Wtiffiete leader and The Timet

The voice of Veronica Bennett or Ronnie Spector is alive and well In my car. The windows rolled down, the breeze in my ha ir and the Crummy-winning “Walking in the Rain” blaring front my radio. At Christmas time. It’s the same scene - except the windows are up. the heat is on. I'm shopping for presents and “ Frosty the Snowman" is crooned by Spector’s sultry and edgy vocaLs.

New York's Spanish Harlem is where Ronnie calied home. At 8 or 9, her uncles crafted her first spotlight from a coffee can, while Ronnie would sing at her grandm other’s house. The music of Frankie Lyman’s “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” and the girl group frenzy of The Marvelettes and the Shirclles made Ronnie gather her cousins Estelle and Nedra and form The Ronettes.

While trying to survive the tum ul­tuous eye of the storm that was her m arriage to record producer Phil Spector, Ronnie’s unique sound took over the radios in the 60s. The Ronettes’ look, however, was every­thing the other girl groups were not. Ronnie wanted to prove that she never forget her roots in Spanish Harlem. So, the style of heavy make­up and high hair (famous on the streets of Spanish Harlem) were the antithesis of the 60s look.

“Be My Baby." “Do I Love You.” “ Baby I Love You.” “The Best Part of Breaking Up," and “X Can Hear Music” w ere the teen anthems of the era and Ronnie was behind them all. But, so was her husband, Phil.

In her autobiography, “ Be My Baby: How I Survived the Mascara, Miniskirts and Madness o r My Life as a Fabulous Ronette) came out in 1990, Ronnie related that Phil called up all of the radio stations and told them to give “Walking in the Rain” less airplay. His jealousy over her success and tier personatin ' wtitctt magnetized the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, were too much for Phil to take.

While it took two years for Phil an d R onnie’s d ivorce to come through, the ordeal transform ed her life. Billy Joel wrote “Say Goodbye to Hollywood,” a tribute to Roimie. Cousins Estelle and Nedra opted ojit of The Ronettes and Roimie scoured Spanish Harlem for some new sing­ers.

In 1986, Ronnie chimed into Eddie Money’s duet, “Take Me Home To­night.” To her credit, she is also the only American singer to have been backed by all of the members of The Beatles.

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